Author: Harry Quartermain Interview: Why Underground Utilities Are the Key to Early Site Viability, with Dan Bridge of AtkinsRéalis Published: January 30, 2026 Discover how comprehensive underground utility reports from AtkinsRéalis enhance early site viability and mitigate risks for developers, as discussed by Dan Bridge and Harry Quartermain. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Insider Insights, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen Brownfield Land Development: Planning Insights for Developers Published: December 10, 2025 Discover how brownfield land development drives sustainable growth and how developers use LandInsight to find and assess viable UK sites. Categories: Political Landscape, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen A Smarter, Faster Way to Deliver Homes: How the New Suggested Section 106 Template Could Transform Development Published: November 27, 2025 Explore the ORB's UK house building forecast for 2025–2029. Discover how NPPF reforms and government investment are driving the projected growth. Categories: Political Landscape, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen The Grey Belt: The 2025 Planning Policy Update Published: April 23, 2025 What the 2025 planning policy update means for development in the Grey Belt – key changes and opportunities. Categories: Political Landscape, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen How ONS’s Latest Affordability Figures Will Impact Your Housing Plans Published: April 14, 2025 Discover how ONS’s latest affordability figures will impact your housing plans. Categories: Political Landscape, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen UK House Building Forecast 2025-2029: OBR and Planning Data Published: April 8, 2025 Explore the ORB's UK house building forecast for 2025–2029. Discover how NPPF reforms and government investment are driving the projected growth. Categories: Political Landscape, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Andrea Duke What the December 2024 NPPF changes mean for renewable energy projects Published: March 5, 2025 Does the latest NPPF afford renewables developers more opportunities or pose more challenges? Find out more now in our latest LandTech blog. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain House of Lords Built Environment Committee report on Grey Belt released Published: February 5, 2025 Find out what the House of Lords Built Environment Committee has to say about the government's Grey Belt policy. Categories: Industry News, Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Harnessing AI in planning: opportunities and potential pitfalls Published: December 16, 2024 Is the use of AI in planning a risk or could it be rewarding? Learn more about the opportunities and challenges of using AI in planning. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports Author: Harry Quartermain Changes to the Standard Method and the Impact on Housing Delivery Published: November 19, 2024 Learn more about the changes to the Standard Method for calculating Housing Need, and how it will impact housing delivery by region. Categories: Land Acquisition, Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Key findings from RTPI's Location of Development Report Published: November 6, 2024 Find out how effective the NPPF has been in prompting developments that support more connected communities, thanks to the latest research from RTPI. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Autumn Statement 2024: Key reforms impacting Planning and Development Published: November 1, 2024 Discover how the Autumn Statement 2024 impacts UK property developers. In this blog we cover key reforms in housing, infrastructure, tax, and planning. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain LandTech & Stack Data Strategy Report: Public Attitudes to Grey Belt Developments Published: October 14, 2024 In this blog, LandTech and Stack Data Strategy reveal public sentiments toward Grey Belt developments. Categories: Industry News, Insights and Reports Author: Lia Butler A new era of community consultation Published: October 1, 2024 Learn more about Give My View's research with Homes for Britain to understand three communities' views on housing in their area. Categories: Insights and Reports Author: Harry Quartermain A data-led approach to unlocking development opportunities with the Grey Belt Published: September 24, 2024 Learn more about LandTech's latest analysis about the Grey Belt to understand what opportunities it may hold. Categories: Land Acquisition, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Eddery LandFund Success Stories: Recently completed property development funding deals Published: August 15, 2024 Explore our recent deals to see how our approach and industry expertise can help bring your development to life with tailored financing options. Categories: Insights and Reports, Funding, Property Finance Author: Alex Uregian Enhancing our deal flow from agents using a range of tech Published: August 13, 2024 Learn from Alex Uregian, Director at City Sanctuary and LandTech partner, on how his business uses a rang of tech to enhance deal flows with agents. Categories: Land Acquisition, Land Assessment, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Preston Tucker 5 most common development finance hurdles Published: August 9, 2024 Discover the top five development finance hurdles and how LandFund can help. Categories: Insights and Reports, Funding, Property Finance Author: Harry Quartermain Housing Targets for 2024 and beyond Published: August 7, 2024 Learn more about the changes to the Standard Method for calculating Housing Need, and how it will impact targets for Local Planning Authorities in 2024 and beyond. Categories: Land Acquisition, Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Planning Reform Day 2024 Published: August 1, 2024 There's been sweeping changes to England's planning policy framework. We explore what could these proposals mean for new homes. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Navigating the New Government Landscape: Key Insights for Property Professionals Published: July 23, 2024 Learn more about what the proposed changes from our new Labour government could mean for the property development industry. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Insight: Around 300,000 houses could be delivered on the ‘Grey Belt’ Published: July 5, 2024 Learn about Labour's 'Grey Belt' housing delivery approach and how many homes could be delivered in these areas according to LandTech research. Categories: Land Acquisition, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Tofunmi Ayodeji Why a strategic approach is crucial for Housing Associations Published: May 14, 2024 Learn why community consultations are even more impactful for Housing Associations when they use targeted engagement. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Aaron Factor Navigating the future of affordable housing Published: May 2, 2024 A recap of LPDF’s member event, The Affordable Housing Conundrum: Rising Demand Amidst Growing Challenges in Delivery. Categories: Land Acquisition, Land Assessment, Planning, Insights and Reports Author: Harry Quartermain 2023 in review: Lessons learned and the road ahead for the property market Published: January 10, 2024 In this blog, our panel of experts dive into their key insights from 2023, and look forward to predictions for the property market for 2024. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Funding, Property Development, Property Finance Author: Harry Quartermain Autumn Statement: What's in it for Developers? Published: November 22, 2023 We take a look at the Government Autumn Budget Statement 2023 and what's in it for Property Developers in the UK Categories: Industry News, Political Landscape, Planning, Insights and Reports Author: Shannon Lynn The state of the land market in the UK Published: November 17, 2023 Our land experts share some of the key trends they’ve experienced in the land market in 2023 and what we could see moving into 2024. Categories: Guide, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Building on the Green Belt data – how could this impact housing? Published: November 14, 2023 Where has Green Belt been added and removed in England in 2023? We take a look and calculate how much this could impact housing numbers. Read more here. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Planning determination periods - the data deep dive Published: November 7, 2023 In this blog, we take a look at Councils’ self-reported determination figures – and how they compare to the planning application data we’ve pulled from LandInsight. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Labour Party & the Green Belt: ‘Build Back Better’ Strategy unveiled Published: October 10, 2023 Labour's 'Build Back Better' targets the Green Belt for reform. Starmer and Rayner aim to transform 'grey belt' areas and meet housing goals. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: David Heasman Housing booms and busts since 1975 Published: September 21, 2023 Property, like many markets, is cyclical. Here's interactive data of the housing market going back till 1975, to give context on changes to the market. Categories: Insights and Reports, Finance, Property Finance Author: Harry Quartermain Who's who? Get political information from Cratus with LandInsight Published: July 14, 2023 We have now partnered with Cratus to bring you key political information for local planning authorities across England. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn Three ways to get the most out of your property finance lawyer Published: June 15, 2023 Managing the legal side of the funding process can be complicated and time-consuming for you if you don’t have the right support. Categories: Insights and Reports, Funding, Property Finance Author: Harry Quartermain Government Housing Targets: How 80% of Councils Are Failing to Plan Published: June 12, 2023 England is struggling to keep pace with government housing targets, as 80% of local councils lack the autonomy to guide where development should take place. Discover the data and reasons behind this and the consequences in this insightful article. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn Is housing delivery aligning with population growth in Leicester? Published: May 9, 2023 Leicester is a densely populated city. We dig into the demographic data and see if housing delivery in Leicester is aligning with demand. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn How easy is it to deliver new homes in Birmingham? Published: May 4, 2023 We take a look at the property market in Birmingham – and the past and future pace of new housing delivery in the city. Categories: Industry News, Planning, Insights and Reports Author: Harry Quartermain What’s the impact of infrastructure on London’s housing market? Published: April 6, 2023 Across London, there have been significant infrastructure projects undertaken in the last few years – but how are they impacting house prices and delivery. Categories: Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn Has grid capacity stopped construction in West London? Published: April 5, 2023 Certain areas in West London have limited grid capacity. We take a look at whether this is stopping the construction of new homes in the impacted boroughs. Categories: Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Is development momentum in London shifting further East? Published: April 4, 2023 We look at which boroughs have been fuelling the growth of new homes in East London – and how this may change in the future. Categories: Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn What’s causing variation in South London house prices? Published: April 3, 2023 House prices vary a lot across South London. In this blog, we take a look at what could be driving these differences. Categories: Land Assessment, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain How to Get Green Belt Planning Permission in 2025 Published: February 1, 2023 Learn how to get planning permission in the Green Belt under the 2025 NPPF. Understand realistic approval routes, restrictions, and alternative options. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn How are Local Plans impacting East Sussex’s housing market Published: January 25, 2023 We take a look at the data on East Sussex's housing market – looking at the impact of out-of-date Local Plans on housing delivery targets. Categories: Land Acquisition, Land Assessment, Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn New homes in Kent: Why aren't they delivering? Published: January 25, 2023 We take a look at the data on Kent's housing market – delving into why new homes aren't being delivered at a pace that can keep up with demand. Categories: Land Acquisition, Land Assessment, Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn Industry experts predict property market trends for 2023 Published: December 20, 2022 We gathered together a panel of industry experts to reflect on 2022 and share their predictions of what 2023 may hold for the property market. Categories: Land Acquisition, Land Assessment, Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Preston Tucker Everything you need to know about Stamp Duty Published: December 2, 2022 Everything you need to know about Stamp Duty and using our Stamp Duty calculator. Categories: Insights and Reports, Finance, Property Finance Author: David Heasman Unlocking the green belt: a solution to the housing crisis Published: September 22, 2022 1% of the green belt could provide 2 years worth of new housing. Find out about the data from LandTech, featured on the BBC. Categories: Land Acquisition, Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn Nutrient neutrality – three things you should be considering Published: July 4, 2022 Find out what three things you should be considering if you're operating in an area impacted by nutrient neutrality. Learn more now. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn Your guide to nutrient neutrality Published: May 30, 2022 Nutrient neutrality is one of the major challenges currently faced by property developers. We look at what it is and what mitigation could look like. Categories: Land Assessment, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: David Heasman 2021 Housing Delivery Data – The Heatmap Published: January 17, 2022 The results for 2021's housing targets performance are in. Check out our heatmap to see how each Local Authority has performed over the last four years. Categories: Land Acquisition, Land Assessment, Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn Identifying development opportunities in the changing retail landscape Published: December 1, 2021 The shifting retail and commercial market has made it more challenging to find profitable sites. Learn how using demographic data can help. Categories: Land Acquisition, Land Assessment, Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: David Heasman How many Local Plans are out of date? – A Data Snapshot Published: November 29, 2021 Is your Local Authority's local plans out of date? We dig into the data with a snapshot of which local plans are overdue and who's on track. Learn more. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Grace Manning-Marsh Planning News Roundup – October 2021 Published: October 29, 2021 A roundup of October 2021 planning stories and updates written up by LandEnhance's Grace Manning-Marsh Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: David Heasman How much more do new builds sell for in your area? – Heatmap Published: October 19, 2021 Find out how much new-builds sell for in your area with our heatmap, which shows the new-build premium by pound per square foot. Categories: Land Acquisition, Land Assessment, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Cut CIL Liability: Five Expert Tips for Developers | LandTech Published: September 30, 2021 Discover how to cut CIL liability by navigating key rules, exemptions, and early feasibility checks that help developers manage costs with confidence. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Grace Manning-Marsh Planning News Roundup – July 2021 Published: August 3, 2021 A roundup of July 2021 planning stories and updates written up by LandEnhance's Grace Manning-Marsh Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: David Heasman Which areas are building more homes than last year? – Heatmap Published: July 28, 2021 The country is increasing its rate of delivery of new homes per year. Some areas are racing ahead, others are falling behind. Find out where now. Categories: Land Acquisition, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn Why developing brownfield land may be easier than you think Published: July 12, 2021 Developing brownfield land can be a challenge, but in this post three experts share their tips for making the process as simple as possible. Categories: Land Acquisition, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Grace Manning-Marsh Planning News Roundup – June 2021 Published: June 30, 2021 A roundup of June 2021 planning stories and updates written up by LandEnhance's Grace Manning-Marsh Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Craig Beadle Looking at use-class-E-to-resi opportunities? You need to move fast. Published: June 16, 2021 Use class E properties could soon be converted into residential. See how demand for these properties is rising, and how you can get in on the action Categories: Land Acquisition, Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: David Heasman Planning appeals – how long do they take? Published: June 7, 2021 Planning appeals can take a long time. We pulled the data from the Planning Inspectorate to find out how long they take, and what affects it. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Grace Manning-Marsh Planning News Roundup – May 2021 Published: May 28, 2021 A roundup of May 2021 planning stories and updates written up by Grace Manning-Marsh. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Oliver Finance News Roundup – April 2021 Published: April 30, 2021 Your April 2021 updates from the development and property finance world. Categories: Insights and Reports, Finance, Property Finance Author: Alex Anderson Are private wire networks an opportunity for power developers? Published: January 27, 2021 Private wire networks tend to be smaller project, and even sell their power for less. But here are four big reasons to consider them anyway. Categories: Land Acquisition, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: David Heasman 2020 Housing Delivery Data – The Heatmap Published: January 25, 2021 The results for 2020's housing targets performance are in. Check out our heatmap to see how each Local Authority has performed over the last 3 years. Categories: Land Acquisition, Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: David Heasman Permitted Development Rights: A Data Snapshot Published: October 27, 2020 Permitted Development Rights - A data snapshot. We're digging into the data to give you the insights you need to pin point the best opportunities. Categories: Land Acquisition, Land Assessment, Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Grace Manning-Marsh The Big Government Use Class Shakeup Published: August 17, 2020 The biggest change to the use class orders is coming into effect on 1 September 2020. Find out what the changes to planning and permitted development are, and some data on how many buildings will fall under the new Class E. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports Author: Michael Whittaker 'Build, Build, Build' and the Role of Permitted Development Rights Published: July 2, 2020 Boris Johnson's recent 'Build, build, build' speech could bring unprecedented change to the development and planning industry - find out more. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Grace Miller What does the future hold for house prices? Published: June 17, 2020 Lockdown hit the property market hard, but what are people saying the impact will be on house prices? Categories: Land Acquisition, Land Assessment, Insights and Reports, Property Development, Asset Management Author: Tom Hazeldine Research Report | Developers & Lockdown Published: June 4, 2020 How is the nationwide lockdown was affecting property developers? We decided to ask them. Here's what they said. Categories: Insights and Reports Author: David Heasman New data reveals Local Authorities falling behind on housing targets Published: February 26, 2020 The Government's new housing delivery data reveals which Local Authorities are falling behind on their housing targets. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: David Heasman Five-year housing targets – how are Local Authorities doing? (Heatmap) Published: February 4, 2020 Find out how every Local Authority in the UK is performing with their five year housing targets. All summed up in a handy heatmap. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Oliver The Danger of Favours... Published: January 29, 2020 The property development world often runs on favours. Favours are a crucial tool in your arsenal, but relying too heavily on them poses danger. Categories: Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Grace Manning-Marsh Are refunds for delayed planning applications really a good thing? Published: November 7, 2019 Are planning application refunds a good idea? We dive into the data to assess how long it actually takes for Local Authorities to make a decision. Categories: Planning, Insights and Reports Author: Jonny Britton Modular Construction: Hope or Hype? Published: July 11, 2019 Find out what modular construction is, where it’s come from and where exciting new tech could take it. Categories: Land Acquisition, Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Grace Manning-Marsh New opportunities from Permitted Development changes | May 2019 Published: May 24, 2019 New Permitted Development rules from May 2019 will open up a wealth of new opportunities for property developers. Find out how you can take advantage here. Categories: Land Acquisition, Insights and Reports, Property Development, How-To Author: Hemant Pandit Barn Conversion Opportunities Unlocked by New Planning Policy Published: June 14, 2018 The new permitted development rights have opened up the market for barn conversions. Learn more now. Categories: Land Acquisition, Insights and Reports, Property Development