Government launches upward extension plan for London
‘Game-changing’ planning reforms include permission-free upward extensions in London
The government has released "the second half of the Budget" today, with a heavy focus on addressing the shortage of housing supply - a topic that was noticeably absent from Wednesday's speech.
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Gavin Barwell steps up as new minister for housing, planning and London
Appointed as Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Minister for London
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Construction activity escalates in London (but what’s happened to the planning pipeline?)
The number of units under construction in central London has hit record levels, reports JLL. The current figure of 30,700 is up 8% on H2 2014 and 18% in the last year.
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Rare new-build mews trio to launch in Kensington
Tedworth and Strutt & Parker instructed on three-house Lexham Mews scheme.
Foxtons reports flat profits; trails ‘well-developed pipeline of acquisition opportunities’
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