Planning slumps
Our latest survey of “who’s building where” shows that despite the government’s drive for new housing, applications to build slumped last year in most regions. Steve Menary crunches the numbers
The house speciality
Andrew Leech finds that window suppliers are more than happy to offer a bespoke service for extra large and unusual styles - and hard-wearing and low maintenance aspects need not be compromised <MMC-CAPTION 300 align=right> [MMC-IMG=489-A=Right] Extra lar
Designer safety
Security and fire protection are key aspects of door manufacture that could be better marketed to home buyers, who are focussed on design. Tim Palmer reports
Sustainability is the key
Andrew Leech finds that for the environmentally aware housebuilder, there is no shortage of high efficiency, environmentally sustainable and nature-assisted heating systems on the market
The heath is on
Steve Menary takes a trip to Dickens Heath, an 850-home village underway since 1997 near Solihull, where Laing and Redrow are the last on site up against windy weather and labour shortages
The Walrus
<MMC-TINTED 200 align=right> <b>DIARY DATE March </b> conference 11 The Effectiveness and Future of Regional Policy. One day conference examining objectives, effectiveness and future of regional policy, and prospects for devolution. Radisson SAS Portman,
It’s time to talk
Think you can sneak your scheme through without consulting the locals? Think again. Growing public awareness and government pressure are combining to ensure that the fastest way to planning success is through community consultation. Ben Roskrow reports
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