
New legal advice supports local authorities in setting progressive local plan policies
Essex Climate Action Commission and Essex County Council commissioned Estelle Dehon KC at Cornerstone Barristers to provide legal advice on the matter concerning the ability of local planning authorities to set local plan policies that require development to achieve energy efficiency standards above Building Regulations.
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New shading guidance to address challenges facing the housebuilding industry due to a changing climate
Good Homes Alliance (GHA) and British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA) have appointed a consortium of experts to deliver important new guidance on shading.
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Planning inspectors challenged over Salt Cross decision
Rights and climate collective Rights: Community: Action (RCA) has issued a High Court legal challenge to a decision to water down the net zero ambitions of West Oxfordshire District Council in its plan for Salt Cross Garden Village.
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Futurebuild 2023 round-up
The Good Homes Alliance was pleased to take part in Futurebuild from 7-9th March, the exciting annual industry event dedicated to building a better future for the built environment.
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Call for tenders – Experts sought to deliver new shading guide
GHA and BBSA seek experts to deliver a new shading guide and case studies. The guide follows on from popular industry guidance developed by GHA on minimising and mitigating overheating risk in homes.
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