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7 August 2026

Radix Big Tent Housing Commission, identifies the significant issues that the UK faces from a lack of ‘rightsizing’.

The latest report by the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission, identifies the significant issues that the UK faces from a lack of ‘rightsizing’.

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Radix Big Tent Housing Commission

6 July 2026

Have you got the energy for this?

The Government’s ambition for Clean Power by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050 is transforming the physical infrastructure required to deliver its vision of a sustainable, secure and affordable electricity system.

Written by:

Jamie Davies and Martyn Jarvis

30 June 2026

Planning Reform, Political Fragility and Delivery in Greater Manchester

For those of us advising on major development in Greater Manchester, the current planning landscape feels both more supportive and more demanding than at any point in recent years.

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Kathryn Jump

13 May 2026

Transport-Led Placemaking and Regeneration: The Framework for Delivery is Here

Transport infrastructure has always shaped cities. But for much of the past two decades, the legal and planning framework for deliberately using transport investment to catalyse regeneration has been fragmented, underused and underfunded. But all of that is changing.

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David Mathias

20 April 2026

The BNG Consultation Response: What the Feedback Shows and Future Changes Inbound

The Government has published its response on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (“BNG”) for minor, medium and brownfield development.

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David Mathias and Tanika Zeidler

23 March 2026

Thank you for your call: am I data centre number 1 in the queue?

Increasing demand for data centres has brought the constraints of the country’s electricity grid and challenges in the planning system sharply into focus.

Written by:

Jamie Davies and Martyn Jarvis

13 January 2026

Securing Clean Energy – A review of the draft NPPF policies

Whilst much of the attention in respect of the proposed reforms to the NPPF has focused on policies relating to housing, viability, and what constitutes a reasonable walking distance to a well-connected train station, there are significant policy changes proposed for all types of development.

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Martyn Jarvis

19 November 2025

Simplifying & Standardising Section 106 Agreement Processes: Proposals for Reform

We’re pleased to announce the publication of a suggested draft template Section 106 agreement for small and medium‑sized residential developments, alongside practical recommendations to simplify and speed up the process.

Written by:

Simon Ricketts, Meeta Kaur, Sadia Hussain and Susannah Herbert

6 November 2025

‘Emergency Measures’ to Incentivise Housing Development in London

The Government and the Mayor of London have now announced the awaited ‘Emergency Measures’ package to help boost housing and affordable housing development in the capital, following recent record-low levels of housebuilding.

Written by:

Simon Ricketts, Duncan Field and Elizabeth Christie

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