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4 days ago | 
homebuilding.co.uk | Joseph Mullane
The UK government's Planning & Infrastructure Bill aims to expedite housing and infrastructure projects by streamlining environmental regulations. Central to the bill is the establishment of a Nature Restoration Fund (NRF), allowing developers to offset environmental obligations through financial contributions.
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5 days ago | 
homebuilding.co.uk | Sarah Warwick
CCTV offers protection for your property, and can make you and your family feel safer at home. But it’s vital to understand that there are home CCTV laws you must abide by. Home security systems might include CCTV cameras and video doorbells, and if these capture video or audio beyond the boundaries of your home, data protection law applies.
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5 days ago | 
homebuilding.co.uk | Joseph Mullane
Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a shift in policy to “actively explore” building homes on parts of London’s green belt to tackle the capital’s worsening housing crisis. The move comes alongside a warning that City Hall may intervene if boroughs fail to accelerate planning permission for new developments.
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6 days ago | 
homebuilding.co.uk | Natasha Brinsmead
Wet rooms in loft conversions can be tricky to get right, yet they make so much sense in terms of loft conversion bathrooms. Wet rooms work in large and small spaces alike, offering a streamlined finish – but they do need to be designed and constructed perfectly in order to work as they should.
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6 days ago | 
homebuilding.co.uk | Joseph Mullane
Several UK water companies are taking proactive measures to encourage water conservation as drought conditions persist. While some are considering potential hosepipe bans, others are confident that restrictions won’t be necessary for the time being. These companies are offering valuable tips to help customers save water and avoid future water shortages. You may likeWith rising flood risks could this £2.65bn plan save your property?
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1 week ago | 
homebuilding.co.uk | Joseph Mullane
Florence Welch’s dream of restoring a historic Somerset estate could bring her face-to-face with something far darker than structural challenges. The Florence & The Machine frontwoman has been granted planning permission and listed building consent to reunify four ancient dwellings into a single home known as Beckington Abbey.
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1 week ago | 
homebuilding.co.uk | Joseph Mullane
Architect and TV presenter George Clarke has launched a blistering critique of Britain’s housing system, warning that today’s homes are often lower quality than those built a century ago. He argues that the crisis isn’t simply about numbers, but about poor design, rushed developments, and broken political promises that have left communities disillusioned and young people locked out of ownership.
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1 week ago | 
homebuilding.co.uk | Gabriella Dyson
Having a laundry room upstairs certainly ticks a lot of boxes. For starters, it means no more dragging heavy laundry baskets downstairs. Instead, the washing machine is right where the laundry piles up, making life feel that little bit easier. So, it’s easy to see why more homeowners are choosing to relocate their utility rooms upstairs. But before you commit to this setup, there are a few important things to think about.
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1 week ago | 
homebuilding.co.uk | Gabriella Dyson
Your driveway might serve a practical purpose, but that doesn’t mean it has to be plain. With the right approach, your driveway design can instantly boost kerb appeal, set the tone for your home, and even elevate the look and feel of your front garden. Modern driveway ideas now go far beyond basic concrete or tarmac. Think sleek paving in contemporary finishes, sustainable gravel grids, and subtle lighting that brings your entrance to life after dark.
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1 week ago | 
homebuilding.co.uk | Joseph Mullane
Homeowners looking to install heat pumps, solar panels, or EV chargers may find themselves caught in a postcode lottery, with approval times ranging from just one day to more than six weeks depending on where they live. New data from Octopus Energy highlights significant regional variation in how quickly low-carbon home technologies are approved for installation, differences driven by the internal processes of regional electricity network operators.