London could be given ‘partial exemption’ from new planning rules

The new Draft London Plan wants higher-density residential property development, with smaller schemes (up to 25 units) delivering 24,500 new homes in London each year.

"Looking at redevelopment options [rather than re-opening after lockdown] may be a far more realistic and rewarding route for a few hotel owners," says Colliers, as it calls for an extension to permitted…

Tim Mitchell will now be sharing deputy leader duties with Richard Beddoe, while Melvyn Caplan steps up as chairman of planning