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New AI planning tool to launch this spring to speed up planning decisions
Government expands “Extract” after successful trials to cut hours of paperwork into minutes and help meet the 1.5 million homes target
Housing approvals drop 11% as planning delays place more pressure on Steve Reed
Latest housing data shows planning decisions are slowing dramatically, putting pressure on ministers to deliver 1.5 million new homes and fulfil planned reforms
Beckhams’ Cotswolds pond lighting plans face scrutiny over bat safety
Local authorities are reviewing David and Victoria Beckham’s latest plans for their Oxfordshire estate amid concerns that outdoor lighting could disrupt protected wildlife, particularly bats
One of Cornwall’s most secluded plots just got planning for three modern homes
Tucked away in a tiny rural hamlet near the south Cornish coast, this £450,000 development site comes with full planning permission for three contemporary homes, making it a rare find for self-builders
Why birds are running out of homes, and how you can help this February
As nesting sites disappear from modern developments, here’s how renovators and self-builders can design gardens that actively support Britain’s birdlife during National Nestbox Week
Council withdraws planning permission for couple's dream home in the middle of their build
A family granted planning permission to build their dream home has found their build unexpectedly halted by a council-issued stop notice, leaving them in limbo
Renovation costs drop 25% since 2023, bringing 'good news' for homeowners and tradespeople
After years of high prices and supply headaches, UK home improvements are now significantly cheaper as materials stabilise and labour inflation eases
What went wrong at King Charles-backed £1.2bn eco village that sits empty 13 years after the homes were built?
An eco village in South Wales remains largely empty, showing the challenges of creating sustainable communities at scale
