Don’t Waste Buildings
The voluntary effort to make housing and development simpler and easier through the reuse of existing buildings.
Latest News
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NPPF Consultation Response Submitted
Last week, we submitted our response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), written by our co-founder Will Hurst with expert guidance from member Estelle Dehon KC.
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Hornsey Town Hall Restoration Showcases Heritage and Environmental Benefits of Retrofit
Our first DWB case study tour of 2026 took in this landmark building which was removed from the at-risk register while demonstrating a low-carbon alternative to demolition and new construction.
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DWB launches South West Chapter
A great start to 2026 as Nick James joins Don’t Waste Buildings as our new Chapter Lead for the South West UK, where he will be co-ordinating and leading on projects across Bristol, Bath and the region.
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Finishing 2025 with a policy win
Don’t Waste Buildings finishes 2025 on a high note with the government’s release of the updated UK National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), including several proposed passages to give ‘substantial weight’ to reuse of existing buildings.
Event Calendar
Hover over or click on image in the calendar below to see event info. Use the arrows to change the month, or see our full events list HERE.
Show your support – get your DWB Merch!
Yes, we have a merch shop! But it’s a kinder, friendlier shop that doesn’t waste anything. Everything Teemill makes is designed from the start to Help Brands End Waste. We make no money from the sale of any merch.
Proudly show your support for the campaign! Visit the merch shop HERE, or click the image or button below.
DON'T WASTE BUILDINGS - THE SONG!
DON'T WASTE BUILDINGS - THE SONG!
Stream our ‘Don’t Waste Buildings’ song! Performed by Jonny Awsum, this little ditty proves to be quite a fun, yet serious, earworm. (Photo of Jonny Awsum by Chris Mathison.)
Available on all major streaming platforms.