Residential development

"Land, mergers and partnerships, and funding are three key factors influencing delivery. So, how prepared is the sector?"

"Time for a closer association between rents and affordability"

"Tougher sanctions will force local authorities to meet government targets. But there are loopholes"

"The sixth annual Savills planning report comes at a crucial juncture, as the first revisions are made to the National Planning Policy Framework since its inception"

"Revisions to the NPPF should produce a system that better responds to market signals, but changes to the plan-making process could have implications for delivery"

"The majority of local authorities now have local plans, but some will require reviews soon"

"Tasked with ensuring a five year land supply, having a local plan in place and meeting the Housing Delivery Test, many local authorities are struggling to hit their targets"

"New home starts in Scotland are increasing, but more are needed to satisfy both need and demand"