Planning
How successful retrofitting can remove the dilemma between ‘old & beautiful’ Vs ‘efficient & practical’
Dorcas George-Jones of top-end construction and design firm Castellum chats to colleagues Victoria Evans and Lee Boileau about the challenges and opportunities of the 'retrofit boom', including a particularly…
‘Street vote’ planning referenda could allow building extensions up to seven storeys
'The value of property may increase as a result of a street vote development order, so there is an incentive for homeowners to work with their neighbours to prepare one,' says Michael Gove's Department…
Planners back Mayfair office-to-resi project
Thumbs-up for proposed conversion just off Park Lane.
Government to cut retrofit red tape for historic homes
Planning rules to be relaxed following review into challenges faced by heritage sector.
In Pictures: Bhutan’s ‘Mindfulness City’ masterplan is ‘a global example of how to build a sustainable human presence on Earth’
Spreading across more than 1,000km² near the Indian border, ambitious proposals for a new city at Gelephu promise 'a cradle for growth & innovation,' say architects.
Government reveals a new plan for housebuilding & updates to the NPPF
Michael Gove's latest housing policy proclamations suggest we 'learn from the Victorians'.
Green light for South Ken station’s mixed-use revamp
Long-running saga ends in success for JV as RBKC's rejection is overturned.
Developer plans revamp of ‘prominent’ Westbourne Grove site
Valouran is looking to bring the site offices for The Whiteley project back into use as high-end apartments and an improved pub.
Planning permission fees are jumping next month, here’s by how much…
Significant fee hike is due to formally come into effect in England on 6th December.
£500mn South Molton Triangle project gets underway
370,000 sq ft scheme will 'redefine people’s perceptions' of Mayfair, says Grosvenor.
Converting London’s ‘obsolete’ offices could deliver 28,000 homes – CBRE
New findings 'strengthen the case' for office-to-resi conversions in the capital.
City & Country design chief: Why I’d love to see a renaissance of Georgian architecture in urban areas
Starmer’s proposal is a great starting point, says Simon Vernon-Harcourt, but its success will ultimately depend on the quality of the implementation.