Government & policy
Experts call for dedicated modern methods of construction (MMC) design ...
09/Jul/2021
A group of residential experts are calling for a modern methods of construction (MMC) design code to link planning practice with construction practice. ...
Conservative MPs push back against proposed planning reforms ...
18/Jun/2021
Conservative MPs have pushed back against proposed planning reforms in a parliamentary debate, following the loss of a traditional Conservative seat ...
Richard Bacon commissioned to review custom and self build ...
27/Apr/2021
As part of the recently announced Action Plan for custom and self build, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has commissioned the Bacon Review to assess the opportunities and barriers to growth ...
Increase in housing starts as nationwide prices surge ...
22/Mar/2021
Housing starts are up, shows new data, with house prices surging in the busiest sellers market for a decade. ...
Planning Practice Guidance on Self-build and Custom Housebuilding updated ...
11/Feb/2021
Government has updated the Planning Practice Guidance on Self-build and Custom Housebuilding, the first update since the legislation was passed ...
New National Model Design Code sets out provision for custom ...
04/Feb/2021
Government has announced a new National Model Design Code together with other proposals that will boosts the outcome for self and custom build ...
Rigorous new energy efficiency standards launched for new build homes ...
22/Jan/2021
Government has announced rigorous new energy efficiency standards launched for new build homes, including scaled targets for anyone building this year ...
Coronavirus: Working safely on site for self builders and developers ...
12/Jan/2021
Anyone planning to restart a site should review NaCSBA's guidance for working safely on site during the pandemic ...
Government sets out housing agenda, with a commitment to housing ...
16/Nov/2020
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick set out the government's ambition for housing diversity to be a core element of its wider housing policy ...
Tracking self build register activity with Freedom of Information requests ...
03/Nov/2020
NaCSBA has launched its 2020 Freedom of Information request of all plan making authorities in England, to assess progress against the Right to Build ...