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Open Source Planning: naive, stupid or cynical?

Open Source Planning: naive, stupid or cynical?

If you think that the economy is posing a problem for house builders, you might want to consider the planning proposals put forward by the Conservatives. “Jaw dropping” was one phrase that an expert on planning matters put to me. “Concerning” was the more sedate and political word chosen by the Home Builders Federation, who politely suggested it was a high risk strategy with potential unintended consequences. I found the phrase “barking” coming readily to hand when I spoke to…

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Why let planning just look like a lottery? Make it one

Why let planning just look like a lottery? Make it one

On the subject of Grant Shapps and John Healey, I attended the Housing Market Intelligence conference last week at which both spoke. I obviously recommend the conference because I have a vested interest in it and indeed the associated report, which I edit. But that is not the point. While the presentation styles of the two politicans could not have been more different, there was one thread I noticed that appeared to tie the two presentations together. Given that this…

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