The Labour Party has recently introduced a proposal known as "brownfield passports" in an effort to streamline urban housing development on previously used land, often termed brownfield sites. This initiative, detailed in Labour's manifesto, stands as a crucial component of their
Lagos State, renowned for its bustling economy and vibrant cultural scene, is currently grappling with a severe crisis: the escalating rates of homelessness driven by the rigorous enforcement of Urban Planning Laws by the Lagos State Government. These laws, designed to uphold urban planning
The Christchurch City Council has decided to extend its deadline for notifying decisions on the Independent Hearings Panel's (IHP) recommendations for Plan Change 14, a move that reflects the complexities and significant public interest surrounding urban development in the region. This plan,
The UK is at a critical juncture in its efforts to meet legally-binding environmental targets set for 2030. According to a report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), the nation is trailing in its commitments to protect biodiversity and halt species decline. As the new Labour-led
The Oyo State Government, spearheaded by Governor Seyi Makinde, has rolled out an innovative 60-day Online Building Permit Amnesty (OYOBPA) program to regularize buildings that were constructed without official approval. Kicking off on August 26, 2024, and wrapping up on October 27, 2024, this
The recent approval to develop hundreds of homes on the land currently occupied by the Cockfosters Tube station car park marks a significant shift in London's urban planning approach to address the ongoing housing crisis, exemplifying how political dynamics and urban strategies intersect to
