The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has welcomed the government’s plans to coordinate decisions on housing and infrastructure at a national level, as outlined in yesterday’s ‘Plan for Change’. Since taking office, the new UK government has committed to building 1.5 million homes in five years and cutting emissions by
Lovell has gone a fair way to supporting the local sporting community by signing a sponsorship deal with Thirsk and Northallerton Golf Club. The housebuilder, which is delivering 42 new homes at Saints Green at Peggy’s Field in South Otterington, has donated £500 to the golf club. The sponsorship money
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has welcomed the government’s plans to coordinate decisions on housing and infrastructure at a national level, as outlined in yesterday’s ‘Plan for Change’. Since taking office, the new UK government has committed to building 1.5 million homes in five years and cutting emissions by 81% by 2035. Without a coordinated land use strategy, as outlined by the Government today, the UK risks falling short of these ambitions. Unlike Scotland and Wales, which have national spatial plans in place, England has no overarching framework to coordinate land use, ensuring that new infrastructure, housing, and nature recovery plans work in tandem. Dr Victoria Hills, Chief Executive of the RTPI, said: “The message of the Prime Minister is accurate. Poor planning, which lacks both resources and an overarching, strategic approach, will hold England back from building a positive and sustainable future. “The Government’s ‘Plan for Change,’ however, clearly outlines points made time and again by the RTPI: the need to plan more effectively by creating a system that not only meets housing target but builds connected, thriving communities. Only a plan-led approach can deliver this. “The Plan for Change suggests that the government wants to strategically join up decisions on business growth, infrastructure and housing at the national level. This is something the RTPI has long called for. A National Spatial Framework would ensure that right new homes are built in the right locations, powered by renewable energy, and integrated into a sustainable future.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Lovell has gone a fair way to supporting the local sporting community by signing a sponsorship deal with Thirsk and Northallerton Golf Club. The housebuilder, which is delivering 42 new homes at Saints Green at Peggy’s Field in South Otterington, has donated £500 to the golf club. The sponsorship money will be used to help with its day-to-day running costs. The club, which is in Thornton-le-Street, was established in 1914 and its parkland course was extended from nine holes to 18 holes in 1997. Club manager Matt Creighton said: “Many thanks to Lovell for their sponsorship of Thirsk and Northallerton Golf Club for 2025. We’re a family-friendly golf club and take pride in welcoming more people into the sport. We look forward to working with Lovell in the future helping to promote golf in the local community.” Phil Jones, Head of Land and Partnerships for Lovell, said: “Our ethos as a developer is not just to build new homes but also to reach out to form relationships with organisations which play a prominent role in the life of the local community. “We are proud to be a sponsor of Thirsk and Northallerton Golf Club which offers a sporting challenge to golfers of all levels and aptitudes. Moreover, the club has a genuine family feel and has been awarded the R&A Women in Golf Charter which is given to clubs who work to attract more women, girls and families to the sport.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
