DEFRA confirms that small sites will be exempt from BNG requirements.
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New NPPF lands, and Planning Bill becomes law
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill comes into law, as a new NPPF receives a warm industry response.
Paul Brocklehurst: “SMEs are a huge part of the equation.”
Paul Brocklehurst has been Chairman of the LPDF for over seven years. Here, he tells Housing View and Brookbanks about the challenges faces by small developers
Construction output falls in October
ONS figures reveal a fall in construction output in October.
UK house prices hold steady in November
Nationwide and Halifax both publish their house price index reports for November, revealing a stable month for the housing market.
Budget uncertainty fuels house price fall
Rightmove has published its house price index for November, whilst several reports highlight a struggling housing market.
Private sector registrations rise in Q3 2025
NHBC figures show a rise in private sector registrations in the third quarter of the year.
“No chance” of hitting housing target without urgent action, Reeves told
The Construction Products Association writes to Rachel Reeves to urge swift action to boost the housebuilding sector.
Government announces support to accelerate London housebuilding
MHCLG announces measures to unlock the stagnant London housebuilding market.
Government announces Bill changes
MHCLG announces amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, whilst thousands of homes retrofitted with insulation require repair.
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