HARWORTH’S BLUEPRINT FOR GROWTH ✅ We need to refocus our planning system. Planning is one of the first building blocks of sustainable development. But the system is more time consuming and complex than ever before. Squeezed local authority resources are slowing down the process, creating major delays. Our Chief Executive Lynda Shillaw hosted a panel on Planning Reform at UKREiiF, a poll taken during that panel showed 93% of the room said we need to put more resources into planning. Uncertainty is deterring private sector investment and preventing regional economic growth. There’s a lack of joined-up thinking in the delivery of strategic infrastructure, housing and employment space. New regulatory requirements are creating complexity for developers, while outdated policies around the Green Belt and undersupply of brownfield land are preventing development from happening at scale. There’s consensus that reform is needed, but what about the specifics? In our Blueprint for Growth – recently launched at UKREiiF – we discuss this further and set out what we see as the solutions, including: 📝 Create a regional planning regime for large-scale regeneration projects – enabling decisions to be taken at a strategic level by elected members and officers 📝 Give mayoral combined authorities more responsibility for spatial planning – this is happening via Greater Manchester Combined Authority Places for Everyone, and Harworth is working closely with local authorities including Bolton Council, Wigan Council, Bury Council and Rochdale Borough Council to deliver sustainable regeneration that supports regional growth 📝 Provide greater flexibility for schemes with transformational opportunity to be approved outside of local plans 📝 Increase resources for planning authorities – and use Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) for larger schemes to secure dedicated resources Read more in our Blueprint for Growth here: https://lnkd.in/et7DkaYe #planning #growth #regeneration
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An interesting blueprint for growth from Harworth Group plc , with one of the key solutions being quicker decision making. To enable this, we needed clearer and more concise guidance, particularly regarding design quality. The format of these, design briefs/codes/guidance whatever the chosen vehicle is, needs to be understandable, useful to both applicant and decision maker, but crucially they need to be cognisant of commercial viability and delivery. This may mean that the authors of the next wave of design guidance may need to reach out wider to gain greater insights from those across the industry. #delivery #placemaking #masterplanning
HARWORTH’S BLUEPRINT FOR GROWTH ✅ We need to refocus our planning system. Planning is one of the first building blocks of sustainable development. But the system is more time consuming and complex than ever before. Squeezed local authority resources are slowing down the process, creating major delays. Our Chief Executive Lynda Shillaw hosted a panel on Planning Reform at UKREiiF, a poll taken during that panel showed 93% of the room said we need to put more resources into planning. Uncertainty is deterring private sector investment and preventing regional economic growth. There’s a lack of joined-up thinking in the delivery of strategic infrastructure, housing and employment space. New regulatory requirements are creating complexity for developers, while outdated policies around the Green Belt and undersupply of brownfield land are preventing development from happening at scale. There’s consensus that reform is needed, but what about the specifics? In our Blueprint for Growth – recently launched at UKREiiF – we discuss this further and set out what we see as the solutions, including: 📝 Create a regional planning regime for large-scale regeneration projects – enabling decisions to be taken at a strategic level by elected members and officers 📝 Give mayoral combined authorities more responsibility for spatial planning – this is happening via Greater Manchester Combined Authority Places for Everyone, and Harworth is working closely with local authorities including Bolton Council, Wigan Council, Bury Council and Rochdale Borough Council to deliver sustainable regeneration that supports regional growth 📝 Provide greater flexibility for schemes with transformational opportunity to be approved outside of local plans 📝 Increase resources for planning authorities – and use Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) for larger schemes to secure dedicated resources Read more in our Blueprint for Growth here: https://lnkd.in/et7DkaYe #planning #growth #regeneration
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Reflections after UKREiiF. It has been a couple of days full of conversations, interesting talks and inspirations. Wednesday morning at the ‘De-Risking Planning with Community-Led Development’ panel discussion with Mike Derbyshire Nicholas Boys Smith David Rudlin Yolande Barnes Caroline Simpson and Chris Brown. Key points that were music to my ears, were the need for: • breaking out of professional silos. • strategic planning instead of case-by-case development control. • building at the right densities - gentle densities formed around terrace housing and medium height blocks of flats. • focussing on connected street patterns - as streets determine the quality of place and remain even when individual buildings change overtime. The call for strategic planning and the need for a National Spatial Strategy were amplified in the afternoon in a panel discussion with Peter Freeman. In the Sustainability Growth Pavilion another major interest of mine was talked about – infrastructure or the lack of it: ‘Sustainable Infrastructure – Raising the Bar’ organised by Emma Drake; Julia Prescot, Deputy Chair (National Infrastructure Commission) made the all-important point about all regulators needing to be aligned under the objective to deliver net-zero, sustainable places. These are topics that we at the Urban Design Group campaign for and government should take note of. We need an emphasis on strategic planning and good urban form, which would enable better integrated, more sustainable and higher quality places. What is possible was illustrated on Thursday morning by an inspiring visit to Citu the Leeds Climate Innovation District and their factory. #strategic planning #housing #infrastructure #UKREiiF
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We've seen a surge in knowledge service jobs and a rise in our city's population and skills level. However, with rising demand for housing, we need to improve supply. We have an opportunity here to innovatively tackle these challenges, such as boosting our city's housing density and rethinking our greenbelt land policies. On top of this, we must remember the city's transport infrastructure plays a crucial role in potential housing development. Let's seize this chance to make Bristol an even greater green city to live and work in, without compromising on affordable housing. #Bristol #WECA #HousingCrisis #Opportunities #CityGrowth
📌 The planning system is holding back Bristol Bristol is an example of how planning reform – including green belt reform – could remove constraints on the economic performance of the UK’s biggest cities. Read more 👇 https://loom.ly/ryg-VmE
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ATTN Queensland DEVELOPERS Expression of Interest process for State Facilitated Development proposals in Queensland Queenslanders need more quality homes in the right locations, and these homes must be built faster than ever before. Initiatives to support building more homes, faster will deliver more housing options in demand areas – close to schools, transport, and healthcare. The Queensland Government is committed to working with and listening to industry players to unlock more affordable homes in these areas. As one of our initiatives under our Homes for Queenslanders plan, the new State Facilitated Development (SFD) Team will speed up the planning and development process and solve development and infrastructure issues that delay new homes. The SFD Team will fast track the assessment of development that is a priority for the state, which includes infill housing developments that deliver diverse and affordable housing. The SFD pathway caters to proposals that currently do not qualify for the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) but offer innovative and affordable housing solutions. The SFD pathway will be guided by principles of good design, sustainability, and alignment with state growth management instruments and policies like ShapingSEQ 2023. The SFD pathway has been made possible by Housing Availability and Affordability (Planning and Other Legislation) Amendment Bill 2023 (the Bill). https://lnkd.in/gKJ-MqHC #QueenslandGovernment #AffordableHousing #Development #FastTrack
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ATTN Queensland DEVELOPERS Expression of Interest process for State Facilitated Development proposals in Queensland Queenslanders need more quality homes in the right locations, and these homes must be built faster than ever before. Initiatives to support building more homes, faster will deliver more housing options in demand areas – close to schools, transport, and healthcare. The Queensland Government is committed to working with and listening to industry players to unlock more affordable homes in these areas. As one of our initiatives under our Homes for Queenslanders plan, the new State Facilitated Development (SFD) Team will speed up the planning and development process and solve development and infrastructure issues that delay new homes. The SFD Team will fast track the assessment of development that is a priority for the state, which includes infill housing developments that deliver diverse and affordable housing. The SFD pathway caters to proposals that currently do not qualify for the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) but offer innovative and affordable housing solutions. The SFD pathway will be guided by principles of good design, sustainability, and alignment with state growth management instruments and policies like ShapingSEQ 2023. The SFD pathway has been made possible by Housing Availability and Affordability (Planning and Other Legislation) Amendment Bill 2023 (the Bill). https://lnkd.in/gKJ-MqHC #QueenslandGovernment #AffordableHousing #Development #FastTrack
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Ship shape? How the planning system is holding back Bristol’s economy 🏠 Insufficient development in Bristol has contributed to mounting housing costs. The planning system needs to reform to ensure big cities like Bristol can fulfil their economic potential. Read our new briefing by Oscar Selby 👇 https://loom.ly/ryg-VmE
Ship shape? How the planning system is holding back Bristol’s economy - Centre for Cities
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A vision for #Leeds 🏙 - Amongst the Government publications last week following the Spring Budget was a vision document for the 10+ year growth plans of Leeds. It was jointly published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and sits alongside the Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy 2023. The proposals and initiatives contained within the vision document include: 🏡 Delivery of homes > A new Leeds Transformational Regeneration Partnership, bringing together different levels of government to unlock the delivery of up to 20,000 new homes. 🏗 Delivery of key regeneration sites > Plans for 6 key city centre neighbourhoods of Leeds; Mabgate, Eastside & Hunslet Riverside, South Bank, Holbeck, West End Riverside and the Innovation Arc. 🚋 Transport infrastructure investment > A plan of how investment in transport infrastructure will revolutionise connectivity in Leeds and across West Yorkshire, including the identification of funding towards key schemes for the city such as the WY Mass Transit system. 🎭 Cultural anchors > Acknowledgment of the importance of cultural anchor institutions for the regeneration and growth in Leeds, including the British Library North and National Poetry Centre. It will be discussed at the Leeds City Council Exec Board tomorrow in relation to their aim of forming a ‘Leeds Transformational Regeneration Partnership’ between the Council, DLUHC, Homes England and WYCA to drive the regeneration and infrastructure investment forward. The document and initiatives are likely to be discussed widely at UKREiiF in May amongst some of the key emerging plans for the city such as those for the Royal Armouries Museum. Do get in touch if you would like to discuss further, or to organise a catch-up at UKREiiF with CBRE’s Planning & Development team. oliver.freer@cbre.com / hannah.blunstone@cbre.com #CBREPlanning #TransformingLeeds #InnovationArc #UKREiiF #SpringBudget CBRE UK Oliver Freer
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🏡 Now that Keir Starmer has officially taken up residence in Number 10, attention is turning to the future of housing in the rest of the UK. 🗣 Addressing the new government's challenge to decarbonise housing, Steffen Boehm, Professor in Organisation and Sustainability at the University of Exeter, said: “The UK housing stock is one of the most energy inefficient in the developed world. The new government should not only make it mandatory for all new homes to be carbon neutral but there needs to be a massive decarbonisation effort of the existing housing stock. This makes environmental and social sense as people will benefit from lower bills and warmer homes.” Read more of the University's researcher insights across a range of academic fields here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eiJ6ibmg To keep up with the sector's ongoing decarbonisation journey, click below to engage with our multimedia content including our monthly eMagazines, and discover our upcoming events 👇 https://lnkd.in/ezwKGAcR #HousingLeaders #UKGovernment #Labour #LabourGovernment #KeirStarmer #10DowningStreet #GeneralElection #UKElection #UKPrimeMinister #HousingPolicy #Decarbonisation #SustainableHousing #GreenHousing #HousingDecarbonisation #Housing #UKHousing
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ATTN Queensland DEVELOPERS Expression of Interest process for State Facilitated Development proposals in Queensland Queenslanders need more quality homes in the right locations, and these homes must be built faster than ever before. Initiatives to support building more homes, faster will deliver more housing options in demand areas – close to schools, transport, and healthcare. The Queensland Government is committed to working with and listening to industry players to unlock more affordable homes in these areas. As one of our initiatives under our Homes for Queenslanders plan, the new State Facilitated Development (SFD) Team will speed up the planning and development process and solve development and infrastructure issues that delay new homes. The SFD Team will fast track the assessment of development that is a priority for the state, which includes infill housing developments that deliver diverse and affordable housing. The SFD pathway caters to proposals that currently do not qualify for the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) but offer innovative and affordable housing solutions. The SFD pathway will be guided by principles of good design, sustainability, and alignment with state growth management instruments and policies like ShapingSEQ 2023. The SFD pathway has been made possible by Housing Availability and Affordability (Planning and Other Legislation) Amendment Bill 2023 (the Bill). https://lnkd.in/gKJ-MqHC #QueenslandGovernment #AffordableHousing #Development #FastTrack
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The Victoria State Government (Victorian Government)'s plan for a new rail line, Melbourne Metro 2, aims to enhance connectivity with stations in Fishermans Bend. When asked for comment for a recent article by Patrick Hatch and Kieran Rooney in The Age, Linda Norman of the Fishermans Bend Business Forum welcomed the news, though emphasised the need for swift action and definitive timelines to dispel uncertainty. This clarity is essential for advancing plans among developers and institutions like the University of Melbourne, which has faced delays in its campus expansion due to transport challenges. Linda highlighted developers' frustration, calling for concrete plans and funding commitments. “Clarity on timelines is essential for moving forward,” she noted. Despite additional bus services, promised tram lines have not been delivered, further stalling development and investment in the precinct. According to BCI Central, Fishermans Bend has $3.4 billion worth of proposed and ongoing projects, yet a lack of public transport is stalling development. Guy Naselli, Vice-President of the Fishermans Bend Business Forum and Managing Director of NSL Property Group, emphasised that businesses are delaying investments due to poor connectivity with Melbourne. “Public transport is crucial for decisions on investment and development,” he said. Read The Age article below. #urbanrenewal #publictransport #infrastructure #urbanplanning #community #developer #train #investment #funding #melbourne #melbournenews #melbournerealestate Mary Barry David Hamilton
