This meeting sought to delve into the successes and challenges experienced by the GLA with regards to planning and meeting the ever-growing demand for affordable housing in London. Tom Copley credited the successes of City Hall to its delivery partnership programmes, collaboration with London’s Councils and a productive London Plan.
The NPPF and LURA – What’s on the horizon?
The recent meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group delved into critical issues shaping the future of planning. The discussion highlighted the lack of a universal approach to strategic planning, resulting in challenges in facilitating fair growth, addressing environmental concerns, and meeting housing demands effectively. Concerns were raised regarding the slow...
Roundtable on Planning, Partnerships, and Economic Growth with Kate Willard OBE, Chair of the Thames Estuary Growth Board
The APPG convened a roundtable on housing and planning, where pivotal issues concerning the current state and future trajectory of the housing landscape were thoroughly examined.
Roundtable on Housing and Planning with Steve Norris, former Government Minister and Chairman of Soho Estates
The APPG convened a roundtable on housing and planning, where pivotal issues concerning the current state and future trajectory of the housing landscape were thoroughly examined.
Roundtable on Biodiversity Net Gain with Alan Carter, Chief Executive of the Land Trust
The APPG’s meeting with Alan Carter explored Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), how the industry can navigate it and what the potential opportunities and challenges are.
Dorchester Living
Dorchester Living are passionate about regenerating areas with history and heritage, using their decades of experience to shape places to meet the needs of the community, and to preserve and conserve special areas of interest – that is why they choose to concentrate their expertise on locations in Oxfordshire and...
Deeley
The Deeley Group was established in 1936 by George W. Deeley and has become a highly successful construction and property development company working on a wide range of projects across the Midlands. A unified multi-disciplinary team expertly delivering value to their clients through their skilled employees and valued contractors. As...
Sky-House
Sky-House Co are house-builders, place-makers and curators of blended communities. We create places that are naturally sustainable, durable and award-winning by design.
Roundtable on Local Authorities and Planning with Cllr Darren Rodwell, Leader of Barking & Dagenham Council
The APPG’s meeting with Cllr Darren Rodwell underscored the urgent need for increased affordable housing in London and the UK as a whole. The discussion highlighted that the current rate of housing completions falls far short of the demand, with London facing a dire homelessness crisis. The allocation of grant...
Hacking Housing: Nine supply side hacks to fix our housing system error
Following their joint inquiry into repurposing commercial properties to become residential, the APPGs for Housing Market & Delivery and Ending Homelessness found that there is significant potential for housing supply to be increased this way, providing there are safeguards in place to ensure that the homes delivered are of high...