Ward Hadaway’s Post

#AngelaRayner has just been speaking in the #HouseofCommons this afternoon setting out the #Government’s plans to meet #Labour’s pledge of building 1.5 million new homes.  Rayner said that “it is not just a professional responsibility but a moral obligation to see more homes built”.     Some of the key #planningreforms announced, which Rayner has said are “only the first step”, include:   1). All Councils in England are to be given new, mandatory housing targets which will see the annual total rise from 300,000 to over 370,000 per year; 2). There will be a requirement placed on councils to review their #greenbelt land when insufficient brownfield land for homes is available, with #greybelt being identifying and prioritised; 3). #Greybelt sites will only be built on if they meet the Government’s #goldenrules that half of homes are #affordable, the plans enhance the local environment and the necessary infrastructure is in place, such as schools and GP surgeries.   The draft revisions to the #NPPF, which are now out for consultation, can be found below, with the revisions expected to be published before the end of the year, which will be followed by further reforms in the #PlanningandInfrastructureBill. #angelarayner #housebuilding #planningreforms #NPPF #housingtargetrise #brownfield #greybelt #greenbelt

DHA Planning Group are pleased to announce that Swale Borough Council have resolved to grant #outlineplanningpermission for 42 new homes on a #greenfield, unallocated site to the west of Iwade Bypass in #Sittingbourne. Whilst permission was previously refused by the Council for a slightly larger scheme in 2021, the revised proposal, which sees a small reduction in the number of homes together with increased landscape buffers, will deliver a series of benefits to the Borough.   In particular, the delivery of a high quality and distinctive development, provision of 40% #affordablehousing and ecological and #biodiversity enhancements. The case for the revised scheme was supported by design and consultancy work by AECOM, heritage input from HCUK Group’s Sara Davidson, transport work by #DHATransport and a #LandscapeandVisualImpactAssessment by Jon Etchells. Members of Swale’s #PlanningCommittee voted in favor of the Officer’s recommendation to grant permission by a vote of 11-1 at their meeting last week. If you would like to find out more about this outline scheme, please contact #DHA’s Alexander Payne.

🏠 Ensuring Smooth Drainage Adoption in New UK Housing Estates 🏠 Attention to detail in drainage adoption is crucial for the successful integration of new housing estates into the community. Here’s why it matters: 1️⃣ Community Integration: Proper drainage adoption ensures that new developments seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructure, promoting community cohesion. 2️⃣ Environmental Responsibility: Adopted drainage systems meet rigorous standards, minimizing environmental impact and safeguarding local ecosystems. 3️⃣ Regulatory Compliance: Compliance with UK building regulations and local authority standards is essential for project approval and estate handover. 4️⃣ Long-Term Sustainability: Adopted drainage systems undergo rigorous testing and maintenance, ensuring they operate effectively for years to come. At PTS Drainage, we specialize in facilitating drainage adoption processes for new housing estates across the UK. Our expert team ensures that every aspect meets regulatory requirements and exceeds community expectations. Get in touch today! ☎ - 0114 261 7015 (Option 2) 📧 - sam@pts-ltd.co.uk 🌐 - https://lnkd.in/eU2dVqQE #UKHousingEstates #DrainageAdoption #CommunityIntegration #EnvironmentalSustainability #RegulatoryCompliance #InfrastructureDevelopment

Our latest ‘learning from severe maladministration’ report focuses on hazards that we see in our casework ahead of the introduction of Awaab’s Law. The report is set out by hazard category, sometimes multiple, and shows the significant harm that can be caused when hazards are not identified and then dealt with effectively. Hazards covered include contaminated water supply, risk of falls, unsafe electrics as well as damp and mould. Landlords highlighted in this report are: - Anchor Hanover - Camden Council - Clarion - Curo Group - Islington Council - L&Q - Longhurst Group - Metropolitan Thames Valley - North Northamptonshire Council - Onward Homes - Peabody - Platform Housing Group - Silva Homes - Southern Housing Group View the full report online today: https://ow.ly/HL4z50UnyeI #ukhousing #LocalGov #AwaabsLaw

I attended the WeirFoulds LLP Annual Seminar on planning in Ontario last week. Insights were provided about the updated Provincial Planning Statement (released in October 2024). The PPS provides policy direction to municipalities that are related to Ontario’s priorities. Housing is a major focus. Here are three of my takeaways from the updated PPS: ➡️It is positive to see an emphasis on development in existing urban areas, specifically intensification through redevelopment of shopping malls and plazas as well as around transit stations (e.g. commuter parking lots). These areas have a lot of the servicing needed to support increased housing. These changes have the potential to lead to greater housing density and increasing the pedestrianization of these areas. ➡️It was negative that municipalities are no longer required to set density targets. Why? It can be easier to justify lower densities than would be merited in existing urban areas. Projects that have the potential to be high-density can be lowered off the bat. The lack of a requirement can incentivize low-rise residential development, which furthers the risk of loss of agriculture and natural heritage areas. ➡️Agricultural land is exposed to being lost at a faster rate since the need for municipalities to show that impacts to agricultural lands can be avoided have been loosened. This means that municipalities can expand settlement areas - this includes areas for development over the long-term – more easily. This further incentivizes low-density development. You can read the PPS here: https://lnkd.in/gtqmWXnS If you want to talk about working together, feel free to send me a message or to check out www.urbanhulk.com #planning #urbanplanning #realestate #farming #housing #agriculture #naturalheritage #ruralplanning #agrifood #development #Ontario #publicpolicy

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 The High Court has dismissed a statutory challenge to a decision by the Planning Inspectorate not to overturn Lewes District Council’s refusal of planning permission for a controversial 68-home development near the South Downs National Park (‘SDNP’). The key reason for refusal by the local planning authority was that the development would cause unacceptable landscape and visual harm. At the planning appeal hearing, the parties and the inspector had given consideration to a new appeal decision (the Croudace Decision) which had approved a housing development with community facilities on a nearby site. The grant of permission for this other development raised concerns about the erosion of a gap between the two existing settlements of Ringmer and Broyleside were Bedford Park’s development also to go ahead. The inspector refused to overturn the local planning authority’s decision on the basis of landscape and visual harm, including because of the coalescence point arising from the Croudace Decision. The developer alleged that the inspector had departed from the Statement of Common Ground (‘SCG’) agreed with the local planning authority both on landscape and visual harm and heritage matters and had failed to give adequate reasons for dismissing the appeal in circumstances where permission for the other development had been granted in the Croudace Decision. For more information, including a link to the judgment, please follow the link - https://bit.ly/3ZHMNRY Katharine Elliot acted for the successful Secretary of State. Hashi Mohamed acted for the appellant.

Major planning changes coming into effect to deliver the homes NSW needs The NSW Government’s Transport Orientated Development planning reforms estimated to deliver over 170,000 more well-located, well-designed and well-built homes throughout the Sydney, the Illawarra, Hunter and Central Coast begin this month. In December last year the government announced the Transport Oriented Development State Environmental Planning Policy (TOD SEPP) which identified 31 stations across 13 local government areas around which new housing is to be located within 400m. Working with the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), 12 of the 13 local government areas have engaged with the DPHI to develop housing plans that deliver greater or equal housing numbers than would be required by the original TOD SEPP. During discussions it has also become clear that several councils not only welcomed the opportunity to develop housing plans for existing TOD sites, but wanted more TOD https://lnkd.in/g5P4YZBg

The NSW Government has announced another 6 precincts to be included in the TOD SEPP, taking the total number of precincts up to 37: 1. Cardiff (Lake Macquarie LGA) 2. Cockle Creek (Lake Macquarie LGA) 3. Belmore (Canterbury Bankstown LGA) 4. Lakemba (Canterbury Bankstown LGA) 5. Punchbowl (Canterbury Bankstown LGA) 6. Woy Woy (Central Coast LGA) The NSW Government also proposes to delay the commencement date of the TOD SEPP for 19 of the 37 precincts, to allow some councils to carry out local planning in lieu of the SEPP commencing in April 2024. Councils' housing plans will need to meet or exceed the number of new homes expected under the SEPP, otherwise the SEPP will come into place. On the one hand, the delay in implementing the SEPP in these locations is disappointing. But, if it ultimately means more housing in key accessible locations - and based on strategic plans SUPPORTED by local councils rather than OPPOSED by them - then maybe this is a positive move. I can't wait for the SEPP to land this month - the devil is always in the detail. Stay tuned! https://lnkd.in/gCZeWruw #transportorienteddevelopment #transitorienteddevelopment #tod #todsepp #nswplanning #ethosurban #nswdphi

Join us for a pivotal webinar, "Managing Maintenance in Council-Controlled Buildings," as we spark conversation on urgent issues brought to light by the tragic death of Awaab Ishak. The report on Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) paints a picture of neglect and disregard for residents' safety. In response, the government is acting with Awaab's Law, which aims to hold social housing landlords accountable for providing safe and habitable living conditions. As of yesterday, new regulations have come into effect for landlords which aim to deliver decent homes for residents. Landlords that fail to comply face penalties including change in management and fines.   Sponsored by Cornerstone, this webinar brings together the innovative minds of Dr Hector Altamirano-Medina (UCL), Richard Blakeway (Housing Ombudsman), Douglas Booker (National Air Quality testing services/ Lancaster University environment Centre) and David Bly (Cornerstone Management Services) By attending, you'll gain valuable insights into best practices for maintenance and learn proactive strategies to address issues like damp and mould before they escalate. Don't miss this critical opportunity to be part of the solution. Register now to secure your free place and join us in shaping a safer and healthier future for all residents. Together, we can make a meaningful difference and ensure that no one suffers due to inadequate housing conditions. Sign up today. Via the link - https://lnkd.in/eVaSWav8 #GovernmentBusiness #DampMould #SocialHousing #AwaabsLaw 

On 5 July 2024, the Planning Inspectorate allowed our appeal against Somerset Council's refusal of an outline planning application for up to 37 dwellings at Walton, Somerset. The decision, which thereby grants planning permission, considered that the benefits of the scheme were accorded significant weight, chief amongst them the provision of housing and affordable housing in light of a five-year housing land supply shortfall. Overall, it was concluded that the adverse impacts of granting permission would not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits. #Planning #PermissionGranted #HousingCrisis #Development