The government has announced it is widening controversial permitted development rights so developers can demolish empty buildings and replace them with new-build housing – without planning permission ...

Ben Cooper is Research Manager at the Fabian Society. This year is make-or-break for the government’s target to build 1.5 million new homes. They will hopefully set out an agenda of sufficient ...

Last week’s announcement of an expansion to permitted development rights was met with concerns. Nathaniel Barker finds out if the sector is right to be worried. Sharelines Last week, PM Boris Johnson ...