Home reforms

Article Abstract:

The General Permitted Development Order (GPDO), which has become obscure and complex, is to be reformed by the UK government in order to speed up, simplify and change the culture of planning. There would be a slew of customer aids and guides and step-by-step Internet form filling, integration of planning with building regulations and self-certification by qualified professionals.

Government domestic functions, Social policy, Building law, Building codes

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Unsafe as houses

Article Abstract:

Building more dwellings to reduce the housing shortage is becoming environmentally unsustainable. The DEFRA has commissioned a quick report from the independent consultants, led by Entec UK, to assess the ODPM's Sustainable Communities Plan's environmental impact.

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Development, Housing & Community Development, Evaluation, Economic aspects, Powers and duties, Housing development, United Kingdom. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Flexible friends

Article Abstract:

The Live/Work Network was founded with the aim of providing the UK's first information service dedicated to providers and user of The Live/Work. The Live/work Network secured success in promoting more flexible development choices.

Design and construction, Joint occupancy of buildings, Multipurpose buildings

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