Permitted rooftop developments could deliver 173,000 new homes across nine UK cities
August's new Permitted Development Right on upward extensions paves the way for up to 173,000 new homes across seven million square metres of rooftops, suggests some new research by Knight Frank - including over 136,000 new homes in London.
Leaseholders & developer team up to secure two-storey permitted development rooftop extension in Camden
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Native Land wins approval for more homes at Bankside Yards
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Top-end country agency lines up £80mn of stock as selling season starts early
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DDRE Global & Savills will launch apartments at Vabel Townhouse later this Spring.
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