Planning
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.
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.