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The government has announced a package of regulatory changes aimed at speeding up the delivery of housing, transport and clean energy projects, while maintaining environmental protections. New Strategic Policy Statements will guide the work of Natural England and the Environment...
Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation, has warned that proposed changes to Section 106 requirements in the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) could significantly reduce the delivery of affordable housing. The Government is consulting on proposals...
A new report from the National Audit Office examines government programmes designed to unlock land for housing and highlights the steps needed to ensure value for money as a new National Housing Delivery Fund (NHDF) is launched. Since 2016, the...
Phase 2 of the New Homes Accelerator has launched, widening support to unblock stalled housing developments and accelerate delivery across England. The programme has already helped speed up progress on more than 125,000 homes by tackling planning delays, infrastructure challenges...
Mobile connectivity is the fundamental backbone of everyday life. From how we work and learn to how we access an increasing number of public services, our reliance on high-speed networks continues to grow. As we progress into the AI...
The last few weeks have seen the publication of long-awaited Government proposals to change the planning system. The scale of change is generational and its implications for some rural areas may be profound. Soon after the New Town’s Task Force...
The government has published updated national design guidance aimed at raising the quality of new housing developments and creating neighbourhoods that are healthier, safer and more resilient to climate change. The guidance, forms part of a wider package of planning...
Following our recent coverage of the Royal Town Planning Institute’s call for stronger rural recognition in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, we wanted to share a short update as the Bill enters House of Lords Committee stage. Committee...
In the days leading up to the parliamentary recess over Christmas, the Government set out a series of significant announcements on planning reform, housing delivery and infrastructure. Together, these measures include new legislation, proposed changes to national planning policy, and...
New research shows how England’s devolution programme could unlock the delivery of affordable homes in rural communities - if rural priorities are embedded in local strategies and supported by national safeguards. Alongside English Rural, we believe housing is the foundation...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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