Tag: Defra
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Thousands of new homes approved after four-year delay
A landmark agreement between government, regulators and industry has resolved a four-year pause on housing developments in West Sussex. The delivery of 21,000 new homes had been delayed due to concerns about the protection of local wetlands and wildlife. Building work had been halted since 2021 due to concerns over the amount of water being…
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‘Small changes’ to Building Regs could make new homes more water efficient
The 12-week consultation, developed with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, is looking at amending the current Building Regulations 2010 Part G2, which Defra said were “insufficient” to meet the challenges of housing delivery and water conservation. View the original article and our Inspiration here