Planning
Explaining the new National Planning Policy Framework
Tom Stanley summarises the key points to consider
Industry reactions to the revised NPPF
Some strong support for the new National Planning Policy Framework, but also criticisms
New planning rulebook promises to facilitate ‘building attractive & better-designed homes in areas where they are needed’
The revised National Planning Policy Framework has been published
Ten ‘imminent changes’ facing the planning sector
Carter Jonas' planning team has taken a look into its crystal ball to highlight ten important trends and policy shifts that are likely to shape the sector over the coming months and years
Resident cleared of fraud in bitter St John’s Wood planning battle
Pensioner accused of forging property plans in bizarre dispute on Cavendish Avenue
Court of Appeal makes important ruling on how the ‘setting’ of a listed building should affect local planning decisions
Judges overturn a decision on Catesby's 400-home scheme next-door to the Grade I listed Kedleston Hall
Plans go in for Chelsea Barracks’ final phase
Qatari Diar has submitted designs for the 'final chapter' of its 12.8-acre super-prime scheme.
Planners stall controversial Maida Vale garage-to-resi scheme
A 23-unit residential development on a garage site once owned by Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler has been knocked by Westminster Council
RBKC extends ‘Chelsea Pilot’ enforcement scheme
Another 22 construction sites targeted in "zero tolerance" drive
What about inner city development, Sir Oliver? You need to break some eggs…
The Rt Hon Sir Oliver Letwin’s recent report is an interesting read in considering swathes of the Thames Estuary, Nine Elms or Bicester - but it doesn’t really address the heart of the problem, says…
Green light for Leo Villareal & Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands’ ‘Illuminated River Project’
An ambitious plan to liven up London's bridges has been given the go-ahead this week.
Developer completes ‘brick-by-brick’ rebuild of demolished pub
Historic building in Battersea rises from the rubble after unlawful knock-down