The King's Speech today contained the government's promise to accelerate housebuilding. However, does this raise more questions than answers? Here are some of the questions we think still require more detail: Specific Reforms: What specific reforms to planning procedures are being proposed? How will these reforms differ from current regulations? Impact on Local Communities: How will these changes affect local communities, particularly in terms of public consultation and local decision-making? Environmental Considerations: What measures will be taken to ensure that accelerated housebuilding does not come at the expense of environmental protections and sustainable development practices? Infrastructure and Services: How will the necessary infrastructure and services (e.g., transportation, schools, healthcare) be developed to support the increased housing? Quality and Standards: How will the government ensure that the quality and standards of new housing are maintained or improved? Affordability: Will these reforms address housing affordability issues? How will the government ensure that the new houses built are affordable for those in need? Funding and Investment: What funding and investment will be required to support these reforms? Where will this funding come from? Timeline and Targets: What is the timeline for implementing these reforms, and what specific targets are being set for housebuilding? Economic Impact: How will this initiative impact the broader economy, particularly in terms of job creation and economic growth? Regional Disparities: How will the government ensure that the benefits of increased housebuilding are distributed evenly across the country, addressing regional disparities? Implementation Challenges: What challenges or obstacles does the government anticipate in implementing these reforms, and how do they plan to address them? Monitoring and Evaluation: How will the government monitor and evaluate the success of these reforms? What metrics will be used to measure progress? Stakeholder Involvement: How will the government involve key stakeholders, such as local authorities, developers, and community groups, in the reform process? Historical Precedents: Have similar initiatives been attempted in the past? If so, what were the outcomes and lessons learned? These questions highlight the complexities and potential implications of the proposed reforms to planning procedures aimed at accelerating housebuilding in Britain. If you have ongoing projects or projects in the pipeline and you need some advice on how your project could be affected, or you need some help with community engagement or political communications then please get in touch. #kingsspeech #planningreforms #acceleratehousebuilding #builtenvironment
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It’s been the half-term holidays this week and I managed to get away for some much needed sun and R&R with my family. I read this recently published book ‘Our Housing Disaster and How to Fix It’ whilst I was away, which I received a free copy from a Sunday Times offer, written by Julian Richer the founder of the Richer Sounds hi-fi retailer business. It covers a very detailed background and provides referenced data on the history of the UK housing market to date, with views, recommendations and a Housing Manifesto how this can be improved - mainly focusing on increasing the supply of decent, secure and genuinely affordable housing. The historic housing stats going back to post-War Britain alone are eye-watering as to how we have arrived to today’s current position. I don’t necessarily agree with all of Julian’s views in this book, but I thought it was an enlightening read as we fast approach a UK general election in over a month’s time, and whichever political party you vote for, it does feel that much is required to be done to improve our approach to increasing housing supply of all tenure, and the housing market in general, which this book looks to address. I’ll be watching very closely over the coming weeks all political party views and their policies on the UK housing market, planning legislation, and supporting the construction industry that is required to deliver this, which I think should be high on all of their agendas as can no longer be ignored. What would be your recommendation to improve the UK housing market to the occupant of no. 10 on 5th July the day after? #generalelection24 #ukhousingmarket #ukhousing
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Housing associations will play an important role in Labour's housebuilding strategy, but not without investment 💰 A coalition of housing associations and councils have written to the deputy prime minister to highlight the improbability of meeting its 1.5 million housebuilding target without addressing the financial pressures affecting registered providers. Read the full article for more 📰 #LabourParty #Housebuilding #AffordableHousing #CCGEyeOnIndustry
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Last week, the King’s Speech included both the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, and the Renters Reform Bill, setting out the housing agenda for the coming Parliament. But the noticeable lack of supply-side reform in the legislative package was criticised by political stakeholders and industry. This week, Rachel Maclean MP was sacked as the Minister for Housing, and Lee Rowley, former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Government and Building Safety, was appointed. The UK's 16th housing minister in 13 years, Rowley has been welcomed by industry bodies, but there is widespread frustration over the lack of Government consistency at a time when the housing industry is in a wanting state. With The Times reporting that private housebuilding is set to collapse to its lowest level since the financial crisis, there is a real danger that without greater Government intervention, we won’t see a recovery any time soon. Whether Rowley will have any more luck than Maclean in addressing this looming crisis, only time will tell. It will also be important to look to The Labour Party as they set out how exactly they plan to “get Britain building again.” All eyes turn now towards the Autumn Statement next week, when Hunt will consider potential changes to housing benefits and stamp duty. These changes will naturally be constrained by tight fiscal spending rules, but we may see some extensions of initiatives to help first-time buyers, such as a rise in the property price cap for Lifetime ISAs. If you'd like to hear more about the latest developments and what they mean for your organisation, please get in touch at [email protected]. https://lnkd.in/eHATVxjD #housing #autumnstatement #reshuffle
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Comment from the BBC on the King's Speech - feels like deja vu... "The centrepiece of the King’s Speech was expected to be announcements on “turbocharging” housebuilding in England and obliging local councils to meet housing targets. But they weren't there. The government’s legislative programme does include proposals to speed up the planning system and do more to support renters and leaseholders. But where, the housing sector is asking, is the detail on how Labour will meet its promise to deliver 1.5 million extra houses in this Parliament, including many more social and affordable homes? Ministers hope that by devolving spatial planning powers to England’s metro mayors, regional government will help deliver more homes. They also believe planning reforms will encourage developers to get building. But there are concerns both among private housebuilders and social housing providers that the plans are not enough to reach a level of housing development last seen half a century ago." #socialhousing #affordablehousing #residentialdevelopment #housingcrisis
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The government publishes a new housing policy, but will it get Britain building? The government has introduced reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework, making local housebuilding targets advisory rather than compulsory. Housing Secretary Michael Gove announced the use of league tables to monitor local authorities' performance in planning permissions and housebuilding targets. Local authorities may face central government interventions if they underperform. Propertymark's Timothy Douglas welcomed the focus on local plans and pressure to deliver new homes but expressed concerns about the lack of focus on existing residents, infrastructure, and environmental considerations. Adam Stackhouse of Winkworth criticised the timing of the reforms, suggesting they may not be deliverable if the government changes. He advocated for a national housing policy free of political motivations. Matthew Lesh of the Institute of Economic Affairs welcomed certain aspects of the reforms but criticised the overall approach, citing concerns about local objections, environmental regulations, and the impact on house prices and rent. He called for a fundamental reassessment of the planning system to make home ownership more accessible. As you can tell, overall, the reforms have received mixed responses, with some welcoming the focus on housing supply and local plans, while others express concerns about the timing, impact on existing residents, and the need for a more fundamental reassessment of the planning system. What are your thoughts? #housebuilding #planningpermission https://lnkd.in/eCnuMcxw
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We applaud @SenFettermanPA for his leadership on the Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act. This bill would give local planners new federal tools, research, & insights so that PA communities can create more housing for all https://plnn.org/3VvfuPI.
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At See Media, we’re keeping an eye on tomorrow’s King’s Speech, which is set to lay out the new Labour government’s plans for the housing sector, and we’re hopeful that these plans will bring transformative changes. The promise to turbocharge housebuilding is a beacon of hope for addressing the ongoing housing crisis, and the anticipated commitment to abolish Section 21 is a vital step towards providing renters with the security and stability they deserve. However, trade and membership organisations across the sector are calling for more funding for social and affordable housing to help achieve the 1.5 million new homes target over the next five years, which it committed to in its general election manifesto. Stephen Delahunty, News Editor at Inside Housing, published a great article about this yesterday: https://lnkd.in/e3NTvjiB Regardless of the announcements, we'll continue to support clients as they navigate these upcoming changes, helping them to amplify their voices and advocate for sustainable, inclusive housing. #housingsector #labourgovernment #housebuilding #kingsspeech
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The third instalment in the Policy Insights Series is now available. Issue 3 describes the changes introduced by Fingal County Council to successfully reduce turnaround and re-letting times of void properties. Read the Policy Insights Paper here https://lnkd.in/e3Tk_86N The Housing Agency Policy Insights Series aims to disseminate good practice in housing and innovative solutions among housing practitioners in Ireland. The papers provide a case study of effective, practical implementation of a piece of housing policy or practice.
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Issue 3 of the Policy Insights Series available below!
The third instalment in the Policy Insights Series is now available. Issue 3 describes the changes introduced by Fingal County Council to successfully reduce turnaround and re-letting times of void properties. Read the Policy Insights Paper here https://lnkd.in/e3Tk_86N The Housing Agency Policy Insights Series aims to disseminate good practice in housing and innovative solutions among housing practitioners in Ireland. The papers provide a case study of effective, practical implementation of a piece of housing policy or practice.
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The third instalment in the Policy Insights Series is now available. Issue 3 describes the changes introduced by Fingal County Council to successfully reduce turnaround and re-letting times of void properties. Read the Policy Insights Paper here https://lnkd.in/e3Tk_86N The Housing Agency Policy Insights Series aims to disseminate good practice in housing and innovative solutions among housing practitioners in Ireland. The papers provide a case study of effective, practical implementation of a piece of housing policy or practice.
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