Planning
Planning appeal decisions ‘could be cut by five months’
Bridget Rosewell's independent review outlines 22 recommendations to improve the planning appeals process.
Only half of Londoners are open to more homes being built in their local area
Perceptions need to change if housebuilding targets are to be met, warns London First
In Pictures: Pedestrian-first plans to reinvent Aldwych & the Strand
Westminster wants to turn the West End's hectic gyratory into 'a world-class cultural and learning quarter'.
Thwarting Granny: What the Duchess of Cornwall could do next
Earlier this month, the Duchess of Cornwall lost a long-running planning battle to thwart permission for her next door neighbour's "granny" flat.
Hardwicke makes a ‘significant addition’ to its property law team
Planning barrister Martha Grekos joins Hardwicke Chambers’ property team.
Grosvenor’s 1,300-home Biscuit Factory scheme faces planning knock-back
Planning inspector recommends Grosvenor's major Bermondsey build-to-rent development for refusal, ahead of a full planning meeting next month.
Planners demand more resi at Bishopsgate Goodsyard
More wrangling over rejigged City Fringe scheme, as planners now deem the number of homes to be a 'significant under-provision'
Planners approve eight-unit development on hidden Knightsbridge site
Tucked-away scheme on Montpelier Mews will replace four semi-detached houses with a five-storey block
Iceni adds two Senior Planners in London
Mairead Flower & Gregg Boyd have joined Iceni Projects' London team
Government cooks up takeaway-to-resi plans
Relaxation of planning laws around fast food outlets will 'revive the sort of mixed-use high streets people love and want', says think tank
Plans go in for a new wellbeing-focused neighbourhood in Essex
In Pictures: Studio Egret West's proposal for 2,500 new homes set in a "holistic landscape" near Thurrock
Government looks to reform developer contributions
A consultation has been launched to look at ways of improving the Community Infrastructure Levy to speed up housing delivery