To answer another of @Andy_Cooke 's queries about local politics. What happens here is that Local Councillors, when they see a potential new housing estate that is opposed locally, or for which … (View Post)

More Planning Detail The other day @Andy_Cooke replied to my comment that the "presumption in favour of sustainable development where a local plan did not exist" was being weakened, that he… (View Post)

Sorry - I just don't buy it. Starting with "we can't improve productivity" is from the wrong end. Around housebuilding it is linked to our use of wet trades, a hire and fire subco… (View Post)

IMO he thing that needs to be reduced is the rats-in-a-sack syndrome which comes into play in every aspect of planning, at every stage, by every party - and make sure that interests are aligned, and … (View Post)

Lordy, you surrendered quickly ! You need a Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAgUaKphF0U or 7 wives. (View Post)