Thwarting Granny: What the Duchess of Cornwall could do next
Earlier this month, the Duchess of Cornwall lost a long-running planning battle to thwart permission for her next door neighbour's "granny" flat. Despite repeated objections, Wiltshire Council approved the plans for the addition, which will be 60m from her home, in Reybridge, near Lacock. Here, Russell-Cooke's Carina Wentzel talks us through the technical issues at play, and considers where the Duchess could go from here...
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Issues around daylight, sunlight and RoL do not have a history of being straightforward, but modern technology may well change how assessing trees works in the future...
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India & Camden clash over Primrose Hill townhouse conversion
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Government proposes the ‘biggest shakeup to the homebuying system in this country’s history’
Consultations have opened into significant & wide-ranging reforms that promise to 'rewire a chaotic system which has become a barrier to homeownership.'
Country house guru Sweeting joins high-end valuation firm
Longstanding Knight Frank figure has taken up a consultant role at James Wyatt's Parthenia.
Seven key themes in the global branded residences sector
From standalone towers to wellness-led living, these are the big trends shaping luxury branded residences worldwide.
Influential committee calls for ‘major reform of the whole property tax system’
'The case for major reform of the whole property tax system – from Stamp Duty Land Tax to Inheritance Tax to Council Tax and VAT – is almost unarguable,' says Sir Vince Cable.
Unseasonably slow September for London’s top-end property markets
Fresh analysis reveals the impact of pre-Budget jitters on the capital's high-value sales and lettings sectors.
London brokerage recruits former Savills agent to lead ‘quality-driven expansion’
Sean Tully has joined Sean Barrett's The Agency Group as Director of Growth & Recruitment.
Luxury developer Amara Property adds Sales & Acquisitions Director
Warren Leader has joined Rutu Buddhdev's team.
Qatari Diar tops £1.5bn sales mark at Chelsea Barracks
Momentum continues at the ultra-luxury Belgravia scheme despite wider market headwinds.
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