Steady State ManchesterNew Report!
GREYING THE GREENBELT
COMMUNITY PLANNING ALLIANCE
THE UNNECESSARY MAKING OF A GREY, UNPLEASANT LAND
Greying the Greenbelt FINALOct2025.pdf - Google Drive https://drive.google.com/file/d/13C8XgJoc8-25px2WX88xsNUVzkI-4km7/view
Matthew notes that the government’s assertion, that “The worsening affordability of homes is the best evidence that supply is failing to keep up with demand”, is “an assumption, exhibiting all the hallmarks of confirmational bias, and is not backed up by any evidence at all.” Or in other words, propaganda.
More on #NPPF – questionable assumptions | Steady State Manchester
https://steadystatemanchester.net/2025/02/18/more-on-nppf-questionable-assumptions/
#planning #propaganda #growthism
Mark BurtonThe more you look at Labour's #planning policy, the more stupid it is.
Post I wrote (with SSM collective members) on the new #NPPF.
It's an open letter to #Labour MPs in #GreaterManchester (to ignore), which includes at least 3 #cabinet ministers and some other front benchers.
Do share, especially, but not only, if you are their constituent.
https://mstdn.social/@steadystatemcr/113854408024836530
Post I wrote (with SSM collective members) on the new #NPPF.
It's an open letter to #Labour MPs in #GreaterManchester (to ignore), which includes at least 3 #cabinet ministers and some other front benchers.
Do share, especially, but not only, if you are their constituent.
https://mstdn.social/@steadystatemcr/113854408024836530
Steady State Manchester (@[email protected])
"A massive building programme is not actually required to create the number of homes needed" "Those houses to be built by the developers will not solve the housing crisis." "The NPPF is not just about housing. It also covers building for other purposes, and large infrastructure projects are part of that. Some things are clearly necessary [but] others are being prioritiseed but others are antagonistic to Net Zero." Open Letter about #NPPF to GM Labour MPs https://steadystatemanchester.net/2025/01/17/open-letter-about-nppf-to-gm-labour-mps/
"A massive building programme is not actually required to create the number of homes needed"
"Those houses to be built by the developers will not solve the housing crisis."
"The NPPF is not just about housing. It also covers building for other purposes, and large infrastructure projects are part of that. Some things are clearly necessary [but] others are being prioritiseed but others are antagonistic to Net Zero."
Open Letter about #NPPF to GM Labour MPs
https://steadystatemanchester.net/2025/01/17/open-letter-about-nppf-to-gm-labour-mps/
Protection of green space isn't just for 'nimbys'.
78 % of people believe it is important for the government’s housebuilding strategy to protect nature and green spaces, only 4% believe it is not important.
Support is consistent among Labour (83%), Conservative (86%), Liberal Democrat (85%), Reform (83%) and Green Party (84%) voters.
69 %support a ‘brownfield-first’ policy, with just 6% opposing.
Latest News | Community Planning Alliance https://www.communityplanningalliance.org/latest-news.html
#NPPF
On UK government's fantasy build targets:
"There are just under 700,000 empty and unfurnished homes in England, according to the most recent government figures.
"Of those, 261,471 are classed as "long-term empty," meaning no-one has lived there for six months or more.
"But bringing derelict and abandoned properties back to life can be a long and complex process."
Longer than relying on developers to deliver?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx9gypeqdpo
#NPPF
"There are just under 700,000 empty and unfurnished homes in England, according to the most recent government figures.
"Of those, 261,471 are classed as "long-term empty," meaning no-one has lived there for six months or more.
"But bringing derelict and abandoned properties back to life can be a long and complex process."
Longer than relying on developers to deliver?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx9gypeqdpo
#NPPF
On the day the government announces the new #NPPF to trash #GreenSpace, we learn of
"Hundreds of homes sitting empty in Stockport despite 12-year housing wait" - Manchester Evening News https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/hundreds-homes-sitting-empty-stockport-30565118?utm_source=men_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=auto_politics_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=ac1cde6a-c79a-4590-ae2f-e240b41574b7&hx=7c53818414ac570efbf2eec4dd9d543dcf73e5af8f856f8df89827e7dcd6cf53
"Hundreds of homes sitting empty in Stockport despite 12-year housing wait" - Manchester Evening News https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/hundreds-homes-sitting-empty-stockport-30565118?utm_source=men_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=auto_politics_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=ac1cde6a-c79a-4590-ae2f-e240b41574b7&hx=7c53818414ac570efbf2eec4dd9d543dcf73e5af8f856f8df89827e7dcd6cf53
Just had an initial look at this #NPPF consultation. If anything it's worse than we thought!
Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system - GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system#chapter-9--supporting-green-energy-and-the-environment
Because this is what we'll get from #ukLabour's #planning changes, "Little boxes, in the country, ....."
Persimmon ups housebuilding forecast amid optimism over Labour plans | Persimmon | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/aug/08/persimmon-housebuilding-forecast-labour-plans
Labour will encourage more building.
But what's behind it? What are the problems with it, and what's the alternative?
My new piece unpicks the key issues.
Build Build Build for Growth Growth Growth? | on @steadystatemcr
https://steadystatemanchester.net/2024/07/18/build-build-build-for-growth-growth-growth/
#press #policy #housing #planning #NPPF #GreenBelt #Labour #PropertyLobby
