Author Archives: Matt Wood

How to CRTB #1 – Building a Consensus

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Matt Wood

Yesterday’s announcement from the Department for Communities and Local Government lowered the required majority of support for a Community Right to Build project from 90% to 75%. This is surely a move in the right direction for those keen to … Continue reading →

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Design Quality Outside the Planning System?

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Matt Wood

Given that the current planning system hasn’t generally managed to produce new housing of inspirational and enduring quality, it is perhaps odd that my biggest concern about Community Right to Build is to do with design. It’s true that planners … Continue reading →

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CRTB: The Early Response

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Matt Wood

‘Preposterous’ may have been a bit harsh as my first thought on the Community Right to Build, but I’m certainly not alone in feeling skeptical. The professional press certainly sees more obstacles than opportunities.

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…And the Case Against!

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Matt Wood

Well, I have to declare an interest: I’m not a ‘normal person’ either! I’m an architect with a good working knowledge of the planning system and sustainable design, so my reference to planners in the last post was a bit … Continue reading →

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The Case for CRTB

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Matt Wood

So why is the Community Right to Build a good idea, at least in principle? Well, generally speaking the only way to add development to villages under the present planning system is under a Rural Exception Policy, a clause in the prevailing … Continue reading →

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A Community Right to Build?

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Matt Wood

‘Preposterous’ was the word that sprang immediately to mind as I listened to Grant Schapps outlining his idea for a Community Right to Build on July 23rd, but by the time I voted in an on-line poll at Planning Blog … Continue reading →

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