Developments
Brokenshire roundhouses the ‘Chiswick Curve’
Housing Secretary rejects 327-unit project in west London, citing concerns over impact on Kew Gardens and other heritage sites
Boutique PCL developer switches focus to outer London
After delivering a raft of schemes across the prime postcodes, Portobello Trust is now on the lookout for sites in outer-lying areas of the capital, ranging in size from £1m and £5m
Bellis completes conversion of historic convent in north London
Now a boutique apartment scheme, the Grade II listed Rosary Manor used to form part of the Littleberries Estate, a convent school run by the Sisters of Charity St Vincent
Admiralty Arch developer seeks affordable housing exception
'Exceptional circumstances provide justification for contributions to not be required', argues Prime Investors Capital, which is redeveloping the Grade I landmark into a five-star hotel and potentially…
Hedgehog Highways & Bird Bricks: Government orders housebuilders to protect more wildlife
MHCLG publishes new guidance for property developers, with instructions on how 'to do more to protect Britain’s cherished wildlife'
Somerset barn conversion pushes agricultural-to-resi Permitted Development Right
Class Q prior approval has been given to allow a modern barn to be turned into a five-bed home
Rockwell plans new Canary Wharf ‘landmark’
Developer teams up with FirethornTrust to submit proposals for a 40-storey mixed-use tower delivering a 400 bedroom hotel and 279 serviced apartments
CLS offloads Fulham scheme for £19m
The investment firm bought Quayside Lodge in 2004, and secured planning for an EPR-designed revamp last year; decision to sell driven by 'limited scope to add further value'
Refurb finance secured for £17m Belgravia townhouse project
Luxury property finance platform CapitalRise marks its third birthday with another super-prime loan for a resi development in Prime Central London
In Pictures: Canary Wharf Group launches final 10 Park Drive resi units
Developer starts marketing the last 75 apartments in its Stanton Williams-designed scheme, 10 Park Drive, as Canary Wharf's new resi-led Wood Wharf neighbourhood takes shape
Planning win for Regal in St John’s Wood
Developer chalks up another consent opposite Lord's Cricket Ground, as planners approve the redevelopment of Dora House
German developer moves into London with Fitzrovia scheme
Art-Invest Real Estate has opened a London office, and is working on a significant mixed-use development on Cleveland Street with Dukelease