Planning
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.
Rightmove rolls out ‘Extension Explorer’ experiment
Property portal has teamed up with Resi to provide house-hunters with info on potential home extensions.
Government unveils ‘AI breakthrough to slash planning delays’
Extract is a 'revolutionary' AI assistant for planning officers & local councils, that's been developed by the UK government & Google and will be rolled out next year.
Government mandates solar panels for ‘vast majority’ of new-build homes
Property sector welcomes Ed Miliband's 'rooftop revolution'.
Double planning win for resi developer in Camden
Regal has secured approval for 442 new homes across Swiss Cottage & Camden Town, including at the long-stalled 100 Avenue Road site.
Survey finds ‘sharp rise in optimism’ across the property industry
UKREiiF attendees are feeling a lot better about the real estate sector's prospects - but the planning system is still causing headaches.
Carrots & Sticks: Will the government’s new tactics boost resi development?
Oliver Knight unpacks the latest housing policy levers - and how developers are navigating a 'complex' landscape.
Government courts SME housebuilders with simplified planning rules
Fresh proposals aim to 'level the playing field' for smaller property developers, by cutting out planning committees & trimming red tape.
‘Get on & build’: Government threatens penalties for slow development
Housebuilders could face fines or even lose sites if construction is delayed.
London Mayor announces ‘radical change of approach’ to Green Belt development
Policy shift means currently-protected sites in the capital could be opened-up for housebuilding.