All articles by Daniel Gayne – Page 8
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NewsTwo-thirds of voters back development under right conditions, says poll
Convincing fence-sitting majority key to success of government’s housebuilding plans, finds survey commissioned by Labour-linked group
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NewsArup-led consortium sets out proposal for a HS2 phase 2 alternative
Group commissioned by regional mayors says line can delvier 80% of HS2 benefits at lower cost
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NewsGreen light for DSDHA’s 294-home student-led scheme in Camden
Project sits opposite iconic Roundhouse music venue
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Features‘We will deliver a generational shift’… Why the Grenfell Inquiry report means another building safety shake-up
Keir Starmer wants his government’s response to the tragedy to mark a defining moment in the safety and quality of housing in the UK. Is the industry prepared for it?
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NewsThose who do not feel weight of safety responsibilities ‘are in the wrong job’, says Grenfell Inquiry’s architectural expert
Inquiry panellist ‘makes no apologies’ for new burdens on industry in tearful statement
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NewsDecades of central government failure led to Grenfell tragedy, says inquiry
Department was ‘well aware’ of cladding risks but failed to act
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry report: Studio E “bears a very significant degree of responsibility” for disaster
Inquiry’s final report reserves some of its strongest criticism for architect behind tower’s refurbishment
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NewsConstruction’s day of reckoning as Grenfell Inquiry finds severe failings across industry laid ground for deadly blaze
Final report sets out plan to consolidate responsibility for industry in one centralised regulator reporting to a single government minister
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NewsProduct manufacturers knowingly misled the market over combustible construction materials, Grenfell Inquiry concludes
Arconic, Celotex and Kingspan slammed for ‘systematic dishonesty’ by inquiry report
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NewsTfL and DfT ‘in discussions’ over new Crossrail 2 safeguarding
Department says no decision has yet been made on protections for the route
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FeaturesIs this the end of the road for ‘beauty’? Labour’s National Planning Policy Framework revisions explained
Keir Starmer’s government has put planning reform at the heart of its ambition to get Britain building, to the delight of many developers. Daniel Gayne looks at the proposals announced last month and assesses their chances of success
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NewsGovernment plans to cap landowner profits on green belt schemes
New legislation will change compulsory purchase rules
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NewsMore than 4,000 building inspectors registered after accreditation deadline passes
Regulator now focused on ensuring building control bodies have sufficient capacity
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NewsKate Barker and Michael Lyons to lead government’s new towns taskforce
Expert group will make recommendations within a year
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NewsRIBA calls for ‘decrepit’ planning system to put more emphasis on design quality as Labour sets out changes
Industry welcomes reforms to NPPF announced by Angela Rayner
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NewsRayner sets new 370,000 annual homes target alongside plan for NPPF changes
Figure is result of new method for calculating housing need, housing secretary tells MPs
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FeaturesWill Labour’s ‘grey belt’ plans boost housebuilding or turn out to be an ill-defined gimmick?
Labour hopes its rebrand of ‘ugly’ green belt land will help. But will it work?
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NewsGovernment to review New Hospital Programme in full as Reeves hunts for savings
Chancellor claims budget overspends ‘covered up’ by Tories and says ‘difficult decisions’ to come in autumn budget
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NewsRayner set to make affordable housing delivery ‘No 1’ priority as Reeves mulls infrastructure cuts
Housing secretary could raise housebuilding targets in reformed NPPF due tomorrow
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NewsReeves set to cut funding for hospitals and road projects to balance budget
Announcement to MPs expected later this afternoon