DCLG

Legislation

Planning policy is still not up to scratch on sustainability

Proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework are a missed opportunity for green buildings, argues UKGBC's John Alker

clock 02 May 2018 • 3 min read

Legislation

Banks Group to appeal Druridge Bay decision

BREAKING: Banks Group slams decision by government to reject coal mine on climate grounds

clock 18 April 2018 • 2 min read

Buildings

Set 2030 zero carbon standard for new homes, construction sector urges

Letter from 50 construction and property business leaders calls on government to deliver long-term green building policy certainty

clock 26 March 2018 • 3 min read

Legislation

Government accused of energy efficiency regulation failure

EXCLUSIVE: Frustration grows as industry concern over implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive dismissed by Department of Communities and Local Government

clock 10 August 2017 • 3 min read

Energy

Landlords should not be allowed to dodge energy efficiency rules

Ground-breaking energy efficiency legislation risks being left with loopholes large enough for thousands of homes to slip through - the government must act

clock 03 August 2017 • 7 min read