A long journey around the ten Broad Locations of Growth established by the draft London Plan.
A study of density around London's suburban stations: the first part of my lecture to the 2026 Rail Stations and Property Conference.
Croydon's bold policy is said to have transformed the borough's suburbs, much to the anger of local residents. But what if the guidance itself was not actually responsible?
The plot thickens: small sites and the case for suburban intensification
The National Planning Policy Framework includes a specific allowance for single houses in rural areas that are “truly outstanding” where they would otherwise be refused. An equivalent provision is needed in urban areas.
It's too difficult to build one-off homes in urban areas. A new category of planning application is needed to lower the barriers for single family houses.
Labour’s new towns plan won’t deliver the homes we need anytime soon. To boost sustainable housing sooner, we should look to our suburbs.
How lessons from Croydon can be applied to London’s suburbs to deliver thousands of new homes through modest intensification.
How suburban intensification can quickly deliver new homes.
In tearing up the council's innovative design guide for development at its fringes, Jason Perry has prevented the benign construction of urgently needed housing in his borough