Government confirms new planning rules on upwards extensions and unused building demolitions to be in play ‘by September’
New permitted development laws are going before Parliament today, allowing upward extensions and the rebuilding of unused buildings without the need for full planning permission.
‘The planning system has been captured by those most opposed to new house-building’
A new report by Demos & Nationwide makes six recommendations to improve the UK's planning regime
New planning apps aim to make home extensions easier
The RIPA (Reducing Invalid Planning Application) and BoPS (Back office Planning System) web apps represent "a step towards a fully digital planning system," says Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick.
London could be given ‘partial exemption’ from new planning rules
The Prime Minister has suggested that the capital could be offered a "carve-out" from some new Permitted Development Rights.
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‘£175mn’ restoration project in Wiltshire nears completion
The eight-year rescue of the Grade I listed Tottenham House is said to be the UK’s most expensive home renovation.
Chestertons installs new sales heads in Knightsbridge & Kensington
30-branch agency announces senior appointments at two key PCL bases.
Opinion: Is Making Tax Digital the final nail in the rental market coffin?
PCL lettings expert Olivia McSweeney explains why an imminent admin shift risks accelerating landlord exits - and deterring the next generation from entering the sector.
In Pictures: London Square debuts boutique Brook Green scheme
The Aldar-owned developer is converting a set of historic school buildings into a gated enclave of 32 luxury homes.
In Pictures: Inside the luxury resi reworking of a St John’s Wood landmark
The historic former chapel-turned-studio where Queen filmed Radio Ga Ga is being transformed into five turnkey homes.
In Pictures: Landmark Mayfair mansion with potential seeks £25mn
Former Auchincloss-Coats residence, available for the first time in 30 years, offers scope to create a £55mn super-home, according to agents.
In Pictures: Ransome’s Wharf launches with a ‘refined Chelsea-meets-Battersea aesthetic’
London Square's design team for the 118-home development includes Echlin, Fourfoursixsix, and 5PA Architects.
Savills: Prime markets forecast to bottom out this year – except PCL
Prime Regional property prices are likely to rise 1.5% in 2026, predicts Savills, but Prime Central London values have a bit further to fall.
PCL council warns cyber attack fallout is ‘ongoing and will take several months’
A cyber incident 'with criminal intent' has been causing havoc in Prime Central London since November, causing significant delays to planning decisions across Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea.
Home Counties estate agency recruits trio of well-known names
Phillip Armstrong, Marcus Gondolo-Gordon & Chris Humphrey have all joined house.Partnership.
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