Planning
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.
Labour would fund planning system overhaul with higher Stamp Duty surcharge for overseas buyers
Keir Starmer promises to 'get Britain building' if his party wins the next General Election, while Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says Labour would 'side with the builders not the blockers' on planning…
Answering the sustainability question: How & why developers should integrate ESG from the outset
While eco-solutions require significant investment in terms of both strategy and execution, the long-term gains are already evident, explains Strutt & Parker's Josh Ayres.
Residential planning activity in London drops to lowest level since 2010
But Prime Central London has seen a surge of new home approvals.