Planning news – 2 September 2021

England’s homes pose greater climate threat than cars
England’s 25 million homes pose a greater threat to the climate than the country’s cars, according to latest research.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Khan extends right-to-buy-back to help Afghan refugees
London mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled plans to help social landlords support the arrival of Afghan refugees.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Major Newport housing scheme under way
Work has started on a 500-home development at the site of the former Llanwern steelworks in Newport.
Roger Milne, The Planner

Lambeth scheme tackles electric vehicle-charging inequality
A London borough has joined forces with a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist on a groundbreaking project to offer accessible public infrastructure and tackle inequality
Huw Morris, The Planner

Gatwick plans to bring emergency runway into routine use
Gatwick Airport is pressing ahead with plans to bring its emergency runway into routine use in a bid to secure its long-term growth.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Loan announced for retirement homes
Homes England has announced that it will provide a £40 million loan to ‘accelerate’ the construction of 255 mid-market retirement homes in Audley Group’s Mayfield Villages portfolio in Watford.
Laura Edgar, The Planner