Planning
‘Planning revolution’ could mean automatic approval for many housing developments
"New homes, hospitals, schools, shops and offices will be allowed automatically", says the Housing Secretary, as he outlines a new Zonal planning system.
Green light for developer’s plan ‘to build one of the most beautiful small towns in England’ on South Coast power station site
In Pictures: Fawley Waterside will deliver 1,500 new homes in a new "smart town" on the 300-acre Fawley Power Station site on Southampton Water, masterplanned by Poundbury architect Léon Krier.
Plans go in for major Edinburgh city centre development
Edinburgh's proposed New Town Quarter could deliver 300 homes, 100,000 sq ft of office space and a hotel on a 5.9 acre former RBS site.
Land Registry releases data on leases and covenants
Two major new datasets are aimed at improving the homebuying process and promoting innovation in the property industry.
Architect offers Cotswold plot with plans for an ultra-modern country house
In Pictures: A three acre site in a Gloucestershire village is being offered for sale with planning permission for a very striking contemporary new home.
At a Glance: New planning use class & permitted development rules
Nexus Planning has summarised a suite of big changes to the planning system's change of use rules in a handy colour-coded guide.
Talking Heads: On the expansion of Permitted Development Rights
Specialists from the worlds of acquisition and architecture offer their unbridled thoughts on the government's latest tweaks to the planning system...
Commercial Break: What to consider when converting excess office space to resi
Permitted development rights are in hot debate as the Government attempts to reform the planning system, deliver more housing and build the UK out of the Coronavirus crisis, with questions remaining over…
Place in Society: On loneliness & the role of real estate
The industry can learn many things from the last few months, writes Sara Bailey, including how buildings can help alleviate the problem of loneliness in our communities.
Plans go in for Grosvenor’s South Molton Triangle ‘pedestrian first’ reboot
Grosvenor has submitted a planning application for the South Molton Triangle, pitching to transform "a historic, but underused part of North Mayfair" into a "pedestrian first" enclave.
Government confirms new planning rules on upwards extensions and unused building demolitions to be in play ‘by September’
New permitted development laws are going before Parliament today, allowing upward extensions and the rebuilding of unused buildings without the need for full planning permission.
Plans submitted for vast mixed-use scheme next to Canary Wharf Crossrail
Allies and Morrison has designed a "flexible framework" masterplan for Canary Wharf Group's 3.3 hectare North Quay site.