Planning
Sharp decline in applications for property-related university courses
There has been significant declines in the number of applications for university architecture, building and planning courses, according to figures published by the Universities and Colleges Admissions…
Barn conversions won’t need planning permission as planning system streamlined
Greg Clark, the Minister of State for Decentralisation and Cities, has announced further moves to simplify the planning system, including speeding up the appeals process and making it easier to change…
Planning fees to rise by 15%
In a written statement issued this afternoon, Planning Minister Greg Clark has announced a hike in planning application fees, proposing a "one-off adjustment to up-rate fees in line with inflation, amounting…
Henry Adams acquires Cluttons’ southern planning arm
Chichester-based estate agent and chartered surveyors Henry Adams have bought Cluttons' Southern counties planning business and Chichester office
Westminster announces major regeneration scheme
Westminster Council have released plans for a massive £70m investment scheme in Westbourne Green.
£250m Grosvenor Place race won by Turner & Townsend
The consultant Turner & Townsend has reportedly beaten off stiff competition to be named project manager of the proposed £250m Grosvenor Place scheme in Belgravia.
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British Land buys Daily Mail printing works
British Land and The Daily Mail General Trust have announced the conditional sale of DMGT’s 14.5 acre Harmsworth Quays printing works site at Canada Water in South East London to British Land.
Trevor Abrahmsohn blames planners and lenders for economic woes
Better planning procedures and more lending to housebuilders can fix the foundations of Britain's economy, says Trevor Abrahmsohn.
McNairney named chief planner for Scotland
John McNairney has been appointed as the new chief planner for Scotland, reports Planning Resource
Waterloo set for prime time
A glut of prime developments are about to revitalise the area around Waterloo station in London
Malaysian bid wins Battersea Power Station
Battersea Power Station will be developed by SP Setia and Sime Darby, after the Malaysian bidders beat an estimated 15 rival proposals, including one by Chelsea Football Club to turn the 15-hectare site …