Have now completed a first read of this recently published report, Beyond the permacrisis-delivering 1000 homes a day, intended to mould the new government’s approach to housing policy, I have one severe criticism. But first a personal declaration. Is there a conflict? As I am listed as one of the Contributors. There is a lot … Continue reading Radix Big Tent report: a view

Many respected planners assume that whatever changes the new government introduces to expedite new homes, infrastructure and economic growth must be delivered through the local plan system. But it is also possible local plans are the problem and not part of the solution. For example Catriona Riddell, who is an expert on local plans and … Continue reading Time to put local plans on death row?

6 parish councils in South Oxfordshire (Kidmore End, Eye & Dunsden, Binfield Heath, Stoke Row, Sonning Common, and Highmoor Parish) have devised a joint petition calling for the proposed new 3rd bridge over the River Thames at Reading to be removed from Reading Borough Council’s new 2040 transport strategy. Reading Council have refused. Talk and … Continue reading Infrastructure opponents too!