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House builders report approvals at 20-year-low

The Home Builders Federation has reported that the number of home building sites granted planning permission in the first quarter hit a record low, with only 1,220 sites for private housing getting an OK.

Topics: Housing

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The Construction Index

More homes near stations, less 'gold plating'

New planning rules under the National Planning Policy Framework aim to allow 'thousands' of homes to be built close to stations, with a default approval and new minimum expectations for number of homes in these areas, as central government continues its...

Topics: Housing

Entities: Housing