Planning
London Housing Commission calls for radical ‘devolution deal’
Without a significant transfer of powers, the Greater London Authority and all 33 boroughs are only going to be able to deliver about 25,000 new homes a year, the London Housing Commission has concluded.
Computer Says No: The top five reasons for planning rejections
It's been claimed there were 18,500 "unfair" planning permission rejections in the UK last year, and that this year's figure could be even higher.
£350m Old War Office sale goes through
The sale of the 580,000 square foot Old War Office was formally put to bed yesterday, paving the way for Churchill's former stomping ground to be turned into resi apartments and a luxury hotel.
Two-unit amalgamation deemed ‘development’
An owner looking to combine two London flats into a single unit has been denied a LDC after a planning inspector decided the work would come under the official sec.55 definition of "development".
Resi plans drawn up for Park Lane Hilton Tower
The Livingstone brothers' London & Regional have devised plans to add 28 luxury apartments at the top of the Park Lane Hilton Tower
MHA boosts team with trio of hires
Knightsbridge-based development and investment firm MHA London has recruited a new design manager, planning manager and financial director.
Southern Grove gets go-ahead for £75m west London scheme
Mayfair-based developer Southern Grove has bagged planning for a £75m resi-led scheme in Ealing.
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Masterplanner sought for Hammersmith makeover
After years of talking, the search has kicked off to find a masterplanner capable of revamping Hammersmith Town Centre.
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Depth Charge: Basement planning applications soar in London
The number of basement planning applications has rocketed in London over the last two years, according to new research by Glenigan.
Green light for Abu Dhabi’s New Scotland Yard resi development
Westminster planners have given Abu Dhabi-owned BL Development Ltd the green light to knock down New Scotland Yard and build its hyper-luxury Northacre-managed scheme, Ten Broadway.
Wolff wins planning for two north London projects
Notting Hill-based Wolff Architects has bagged planning permission for two high-end schemes in north London: a 9,000 square foot new-build villa and the transformation of a former police station into …
Banda sells boutique Buckingham Gate scheme
Adelie Estates has bought an eight-unit resi scheme off Banda Property for around £17m.