Planning
12 ‘new town’ sites identified; works to start on three before the next election
Of the dozen identified sites, Whitehall believes Tempsford, Crews Hill & Leeds South Bank 'look most promising.'
London’s affordable housing target could be cut to boost housebuilding – report
City Hall said to be considering lowering the 35% goal for fast-track planning to kick-start more development in the capital.
Rejig affordable housing rules to avoid London home-building halt – HBF
Home Builders Federation makes a series of recommendations to reverse 'alarming decline' in housing delivery across the capital.
Government promises ‘blitz of new measures’ to boost housebuilding as planning applications drop
5% fewer planning applications were submitted in Q2, but 1% more were approved.
Unanimous approval for luxury developer’s ‘transformative’ new Queensway scheme
Vabel's second project in Central London's most up-and-coming address will deliver 94 new homes opposite The Whiteley.
Ranked: London’s new-build hotspots & slow zones
'Red tape & rising costs are stifling new-build availability across the capital,' warns estate agency.
London Square bags planning for prime Battersea project
Waterfront site opposite the Chelsea Embankment - derelict for a decade - is to deliver 118 new homes.
Oliver Knight: Why are fewer homes breaking ground in London?
Knight Frank's UK resi development research boss dissects the recent plunge in housing starts - and explains what politicians should be prioritising to get things back on track.
Wildlife rules under review as Treasury looks to boost building
Rachel Reeves said to weigh curbs on ‘bats and newts’ rules in push to speed up development.
Top planning consultancy promotes 11
Tara Johnston & Alex Davies have stepped up to Associate Director level at Lichfields.
Planning permissions for home renovations fall to lowest level in a decade
'Many buyers are adopting a lower-risk approach & are less willing to take on the financial & logistical challenges of renovation or construction work,' says Savills.
Green light for ‘landmark’ redevelopment scheme in Chelsea
Transformation of one of the neighbourhood's 'most iconic sites' is due to deliver 24 luxury homes and a flagship retail space.