Planning
Resi planning permissions fall to lowest level since 2012
8% fewer residential planning applications were granted in 2022 than in 2021.
Housebuilding’s ‘new normal’ in nine charts
Savills has taken a deep dive into the mechanics and economic realities of the UK's housebuilding sector, highlighting some dramatic changes in the new-build sales landscape...
Government plans short-term rental database & more powers for landlords
New Renters Reform Bill measures announced as part of crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
Countering the conspiracy theories: The case for the 15-minute city
Conspiracy theorists have suggested some kind of global authoritarian plot, but there is a compelling argument for centring projects around walkability and community in the post-pandemic era, says Ballymore's…
City planners push greener alternatives to demolition
‘Pioneering’ planning shift aims to reduce the Square Mile’s carbon footprint.
New crackdown on PCL’s empty homes
Westminster is rolling out a series of new measures to discourage the purchase of holiday homes or 'buy to leave’ investments.
Planning fees set to soar under new proposals
Consultation launched on hiking fees for major applications by 35%, and 25% for all other applications.
Belgravia regen scheme gets the thumbs-up from locals
A whopping 91% of residents voted yes to the regen of Ebury Bridge, as council moves to 'give local communities more say on the future of their area'.
Lack of permissions to hit new-build pipeline after bumper year
252,500 new homes were completed in 2022, the second-highest figure since the Global Financial Crisis.
In Pictures: New Earls Court masterplan unveiled
Developers reveal plans to deliver up to 4,500 homes and vast city park on long-neglected 40-acre site in Zone 1.
Westminster seeks experts for new design panel
All-new group will provide independent advice for major developments across the borough.
Historic building owners vent at ‘frustrating, time-consuming & expensive’ planning system
New survey reveals 'shocking level of dissatisfaction' amongst owners faced with decarbonising the UK's heritage buildings.