Basements
Demand for prime refurb work escalates
Design/build firm reports 30% jump in £1m+ projects
The government wants examples of ‘good practice’ resi basement developments
DCLG issues a Call for Evidence for its consultation into Basement Developments and the Planning System
Camden closes basement development ‘loophole’
All basements digs will need planning permission from June next year
Basement Battles: A class war?
Is it any wonder London's homeowners are looking below ground for extra space? Rather than interfering, councils should follow Westminster's lead and charge fully for consents, argues Trevor Abrahmsohn…
Plans go in for Claridge’s mega-basement
Neighbours consulted about five-storey, 1,800 square metre extension, but what will Westminster's new 'sub squad' say?
The Basement Tax: Westminster brings in new levy on subterranean developments
Council to charge average of £8k on subterranean projects to pay for new 'sub squad'
Westminster’s anti-iceberg basement rules are now in play
Westminster Council's anti-iceberg rules came into effect this week, making it exceptionally difficult to create big-scale basement extensions in the borough.
Battle against mega-basements ‘has been won’ says RBKC (but not everyone agrees)
The Royal Borough has claimed it now has "the toughest basement development policy in the country" thanks to new powers that came into effect last month.
Basement Wars: Feelings run deep in London’s quest for space
As two of London's most prosperous hedge fund managers lock horns over a 3,500 square foot basement extension in Holland Park, Belinda Walkinshaw surveys the current planning landscape and has some sage…
RBKC scraps permitted development rights for basements
The Royal Borough has confirmed it is to remove permitted development rights for all basement extensions from next month
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.
Third London borough to clamp down on mega-basements
Islington is on the verge of following Westminster and RBKC in toughening up its planning rules to deal with a surge in subterranean development.
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