Sean
urbandesigner.bsky.social
Sean
@urbandesigner.bsky.social
Planning & Design Director at Prime Land and Development

Director at Elite Planning
Formally working at UoM - Urban Design & Planning
Reposted by Sean
SMEs have been hit hardest by some of the new regulations around nutrient neutrality and biodiversity net gain. They don't have the size and resilience to cope with big delays at planning, market downturn or contractors going out of business.
September 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I think probably the worst time for small sites I can remember in the last 10 years
September 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
You haven't cited anything to support your position. I don't wish to waste any ore time but thank you for the engagement.
December 2, 2024 at 6:29 PM
You are a sensationalist who isn't bothered about actual data. Try using Google, not even interest groups have exaggerated information to the extent you have. Good day to you.
December 2, 2024 at 11:54 AM
@samuelstafford.bsky.social I thought it maybe of interest to you.
December 2, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Simply incorrect
December 2, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Not sure saying parasitic is helpful in any sense and you have ignored any points raised in relation to why supply is key. I don't think we need to continue the conversation. I know some landlords who do their very best to help people in need. Much more the councils they reside in.
November 28, 2024 at 12:35 PM
The emotive language used isn't helpful at all. If we had enough homes then the affordability would be addressed.
November 28, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Agreed they should and Id like that too. I think you just have the wrong position on getting there.
November 28, 2024 at 10:30 AM
If they do sell, the renters with the least ability to buy have a smaller pool of properties which no one is moving out of because they have rent controls in place. In line with what Chris said I think the language 'rent control' sounds appealing at first but it doesn't consider the complex issues.
November 28, 2024 at 10:06 AM
So we restrict the amount of people who are landlords which has the consequence of producing supply of rentals which can only increase the cost of renting. And then put in rent controls which only favor those who already within rented properties, assuming the landlords don't sell.
November 28, 2024 at 10:04 AM
What they can I imagine which is market rates.
November 28, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Supply of rentals dictates rent prices. Have you looked into the outcomes of rent controls? They aren't all favourable that's for sure.
November 28, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Thanks for the suggestion. I think entry housing officer or planning roles might be a good avenue too.
November 25, 2024 at 4:57 PM
We can't indeed but we also have a large portion of those working in the sector doing work to domestic homes.

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Room To Grow - The missing Permitted Development Rights Policy Labour Need to Implement Now.
Labour are set to miss their manifesto pledge and risk losing in the next election unless they take action now. Labour was voted in to a large extent on their promise to deliver 1.
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November 18, 2024 at 9:26 PM
I think the way BNG works now might be to not bother in many instances if you may want to make changes to anything in the future!
November 17, 2024 at 8:08 PM