weekly roundup – Page 4

Government to speed up planning appeal process

MHCLG has announced a scheme to speed up planning appeal decisions, whilst the Government launches the Construction Skills Mission Board.

The Government launches the National Housing Bank, a week after announcing a new ten-year Affordable Homes Programme.

The housing industry gives a warm reaction to Reeves’ Spending Review.

The chair of the MHCLG has written to Rachel Reeves, expressing concerns over reports to department cuts.

The Government announced a range of proposed rules this week, to backlash from the housing industry.

A survey finds that public support for new housing has fallen since the General Election.

Figures released by Terraquest reveal a jump in planning applications during the first quarter of 2025.

Sadiq Khan has announced that he is “actively exploring” releasing parts of London’s green belt land to unlock new homes.

ONS data reveals flagging housing starts, as Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey publish trading updates.

The deputy head of the Building Safety Regulator says he has underestimated the challenge of the new regime, as 75% of applications are rejected.