Thomas Lane
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In FocusCould York Central be the model to tackle housing's viability problem?
Work has started preparing ground for York Central, a 45-hectare development next to York station that will deliver up to 3,000 homes and 1.4m sq ft of commercial space through a public-private partnership. Thomas Lane reports.
In FocusHow hard is it to decarbonise the construction of new homes?
More than 60% of a new home’s total carbon footprint is emitted before the new owner walks over the threshold. The Future Homes Hub has published an initial decarbonisation plan to tackle the issue. What is in it and will it make a difference?
CommentWill proposed planning changes help Labour to deliver more homes?
Last week was dominated by housing policy including a new towns task force and proposals to build more homes in more places including the green belt.Thomas Lane assesses what implications the proposals may have for new housing supply
In FocusWhat the Future Homes Standard means for net zero
Proposed 2025 energy regulations focus on PV and services rather than building fabric to reduce emissions. Will this be enough to help meet the UK’s 2050 target? Thomas Lane finds out.
In FocusA new and anti-loneliness model for later living: How a charity connects older residents with the community
This modern take on the traditional almshouse is intended to reduce loneliness and isolation.Could it tempt older people out of their family homes?
CommentGreen Homes Grant fiasco highlights lack of national retrofit programme
The failure to properly fund domestic retrofit puts a national programme further out of reach
NewsGovernment to claw back unspent Green Homes Grant funding
Just 5% of a £1.5bn retrofit fund has been spent in four months with two months left to spend the remaining 95%
NewsLondon homes to have smaller windows than rest of UK
Proposals part of consultation into regulations to control overheating in new homes
In FocusFive things you need to know about the Future Homes Standard
The government has published the draft version of Part L which comes into force next year. We outline what it means for the industry
CommentThe Building Safety Bill: A big step in the right direction
Draft legislation confirms earlier proposals but could take over three years to come into force
NewsTwo years in prison for flouting building regs, says safety bill
Draft Building Safety Bill confirms plans for new building safety regulator and new sanctions for breaches
NewsAquila chief executive steps down
Steve Douglas resigns after nearly 10 years at housing consultancy
CommentPersimmon’s missing cavity barriers are unacceptable
Today’s review of build quality makes shocking reading, but the problem is not just with one housebuilder - this entire industry has consistently failed to tackle fire safety
NewsGovernment seeks views on sweeping energy regulation changes
Proposed tightening of Part L building regulations ahead of Future Homes Standard
NewsGovernment proposes reducing height of buildings requiring sprinklers
A consultation will also seek views on a proposed requirement for better wayfinding signage for fire and rescue services