Housebuilders credit NPPF for housing approvals rise

17 December

The government's planning reforms helped the number of homes approved across England rise 36 per cent in the third quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter, according to industry body the Home Builders Federation (HBF).

DCLG guidance bids to end CIL 'double dipping'

14 December

Official guidance published today on a new development tax says that the government expects local authorities to avoid asking developers to pay twice for the same piece of infrastructure.