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The new Government has been setting out initial plans for housing in the UK, and whilst there are positive moves that may require more focus on funding - as the recent open letter from the National Housing Federation describes - other changes are more systemic... The phrase for the first few weeks of the Government is "Grey belt" the liminal space between green and brown - whilst this is welcomed, should more focus be put on what is possible within our urban environments? Capital Letters CEO Sue Edmonds (Coulson) asks the Government, in her latest blog, to look for solutions in our urban environments... https://lnkd.in/edw_s2i5 #AffordableHousing #UrbanDevelopment #HousingCrisis #SustainableHousing #Infrastructure #CommunityDevelopment #RealEstate #HousingPolicy #UrbanPlanning #SocialHousing

It's been a big week or two for announcements to tackle the housing crisis. The Federal Opposition's pre-election commitment to allocate $5 billion to housing enabling infrastructure was of particular interest to us. Direct funding to local government for essential infrastructure such as drainage, utilities and roads will help to get land development-ready to meet growing demand. In the next 15 years, Peri Urban Councils Victoria members are expected to need an additional 70,000 houses, which will be homes for about 180,000 new residents. Want to read more? Visit: https://ow.ly/7Xha50TU7b2 #periurbancouncils #periurban #housingcrisis #governmentinvestment #localgovernment #regionaldevelopment #periurbanareas #localgovt #BassCoastShireCouncil #BawBawShireCouncil #MooraboolShireCouncil #GoldenPlainsShireCouncil #SurfCoastShireCouncil

Many solutions are needed to solve the housing crisis, which means a combination of both infill and greenfield development. Building homes near established infrastructure fails to recognise the infrastructure deficit that already exists in outer suburbs. As the article states, “government failure to deliver adequate public transport infrastructure to service outer-suburban growth areas is an insufficient basis upon which to delegitimise greenfield development.” By investing in essential infrastructure in these areas, it would decrease the deficit while also supporting the delivery of new houses. This article eloquently describes the role greenfield development has to play and the housing potential that exists in our fast growing outer cities and suburbs: https://lnkd.in/gBnYiWmZ

Latest update from our Planning Team! Housing Minister Chris Bishop has announced an update on the Going for Housing Growth (GfHG) programme. The plan focuses on freeing up land, improving infrastructure funding, and providing growth incentives to increase developable land and improve housing affordability. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gU2wAPYh Faster consenting processes have been proposed with remote inspections: The Government is progressing with a requirement for building consent authorities to use remote inspections as the default approach so that building a home is easier and cheaper. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNsdrnjk A streamlined approach for Granny flats: More than 1,300 people have submitted on a recent proposal to make it easier to build granny flats. Consultation is still open, and feedback can be provided to MBIE up to 5pm on Monday 12 August 2024. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2TDR-7e Stay tuned for updates on how these changes will impact urban development. For expert advice on what this means for your projects, contact Cato Bolam's planning team, free call 0800 2 CATOBOLAM. #HousingCrisis #HousingGrowth #Infrastructure #LandDevelopment

Transit-oriented development could help improve communities' housing supply and affordability, but is often hindered by local zoning and planning policies. Learn how state and local governments can better coordinate with transit agencies to support housing development near public transportation.

Bayside City Council is currently the epicenter of State Government Planning Intervention with Suburban Rail Loop Authority, #ActivityCentreProgram, and Level Crossing Removal Project. Following the release of the SRL Precinct Directions there appears to be a strong focus on maximise built form outcomes with limited regards for the impact on the community. Any approach to high quality planning outcomes needs to have regard to those who live in that location, not just about those future residents; providing community infrastructure that does not cost shift and place a financial burden on local government and communities; understanding of the building industry and the ability to deliver housing outcomes in what is highly taxed and financially burdened. Engagement is critical to ensure the local context and community expectations is not lost in a centralised planning approach being delivered by the State Government. https://lnkd.in/gz-p4Q3r

Here is a quick clarity on the government’s Going for Housing Growth (GfHG) programme.

STAY ON TARGET: The government has launched a taskforce to lead on its plans to create a series of new towns. It says that these communities will have at least 10,000 properties each and be governed by a 'New Towns Code' to ensure they have appropriate infrastructure, public services, affordable housing, transport links and green spaces. The taskforce is due to consider sites and report back to ministers with recommendations within 12 months. The initiative is part of the government's plans to hits its target of 1.5 million new homes built over the next five years. Please contact us to find out more about how this - and the government's other recent planning and housing announcements - will affect your plans and projects. #planning #plans #newtowns #homes #housing #property

Thursday saw Wellington City Council’s Kōrau Tūāpapa Environment and Infrastructure Committee make significant decisions on the city’s proposed District Plan. These aim to greatly increase the construction of new housing around the city, in the process rejecting a number of the recommendations of the Independant Hearings Panel around intensification, character, and heritage provision and taking a future focus on city shape. The rejected recommendations will be referred to the Hon Chris Bishop for a final decision. “Wellington City is growing, and our housing needs to grow with it. We are expecting 50 to 80 thousand more people over the coming 30 years. At a bare minimum, everyone in this city deserves a warm, safe, and dry place to call home. “This District Plan represents a new direction for Wellington. We are going to build a modern city by enabling people to build where they want and need to, close to the central city where infrastructure, jobs and communities already exist. This is how we build an affordable, vibrant, and resilient city.” Mayor Tory Whanau https://lnkd.in/gWGit23M

It’s time to listen to growth area councils who are already getting on with the job of building the houses Australia needs. 👇 State governments are scrambling to find a solution to delivering on their housing accord targets. But they are missing a key element: Growth area councils know what they are doing. So what’s the missing link? The current approach of making decisions in silos isn’t working. We've seen the consequences firsthand: 💥 In Sydney's southwest, Wilton faces severe sewage issues because state-led decisions ignored critical infrastructure needs. 💥In Adelaide's north, a single lane road is causing massive traffic congestion for a community of over 25,000 homes. Growth area councils have the on-the-ground experience and are already developing new communities at scale and speed. They understand that while increased density is essential, it must be balanced with the right infrastructure support. Why does this matter? For Australia to successfully meet its housing needs, state governments must collaborate with local councils. Improved coordination across all levels of government and agencies is crucial. By harnessing the expertise of growth area councils, we can ensure that new housing developments are sustainable, well-serviced, and livable. 🤝 It's time to stop imposing top-down solutions that don’t fit local contexts and start working together. Let's prioritise coordinated efforts to build the homes Australia needs, where and how they’re needed most.