Story Homes submits plans for 40 new homes in Alderley Edge

Proposed scheme aims to deliver high-quality homes, affordable housing, and significant local infrastructure contributions December 2025, Alderley Edge – Story Homes is pleased to confirm the submission of a full planning application for 40 homes, creating a new residential development on land off... View Article

New National Planning Policy Framework: CPRE responds

Commenting before the publication of the new National Planning Policy Framework, CPRE chief executive Roger Mortlock said: ‘The new National Planning Policy Framework must signal a shift away from bashing environmental regulation and damning those who care about the future of their communities as “blockers”. ‘We are concerned... View Article

Housebuilding group untypical secures key site in Arlesey

Housebuilding group untypical has completed the purchase of a key development site from land promoter Colecar Strategic Land, marking another major step in its expanding footprint across Bedfordshire. Gareth Jacob, Regional Managing Director for untypical’s Eastern region, said: “This agreement... View Article

What does 2026 hold for housebuilding?

By Mark Leaf, Chief Growth Officer at Strata After a turbulent 2025, our industry enters 2026 with a renewed sense of purpose. Last year pushed every part of the market, from developers and local authorities, to planning teams and registered providers,... View Article

Consistent support for apprenticeships helps construction

 The Government has announced a £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system, including £140m for a Mayoral pilot programme. Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said: “The consistent messaging from politicians that apprenticeships should be... View Article

FMB backs MPs urgent call for retrofit skills plan

The House of Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has today (5/12/25) published its report on, “Workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy”, warning that the Government will miss its 2030 and 2050 targets without decisive action to tackle... View Article