The heatwaves this summer have been a powerful reminder that property in the UK is often unsuited to heat. Climate change means that heatwaves are likely to be a more common phenomenon in future, throwing up a new challenge for architects and the government alike.
The effects of flooding are devastating, not only in the damage that they wreak but also in the emotional distress they cause to homeowners. Now, the government is taking steps to ensure that all new housing developments are built in ways that minimise the risk of flooding in the future.
Many people assume that, once planning permission has been given, the development in question must adhere to the specification detailed in the planning application to the letter. However, this is not the case.
