Latest Planning & Policy News
Stantec and LHC Design secure approval for LDO in Somerset West and Taunton
Stantec and LHC Design have secured approval for a Local Development Order (LDO) from Somerset West and Taunton Council to support the development of small scale employment space across the district.
Q&A: HBF chairman on need to speed up planning system
Stewart Baseley talks about restarting construction, the New Homes Ombudsman and housing quality
Guild Living Elmbridge planning application refused
Planning permission for Guild Living’s 222-unit scheme in Walton-on-Thames, Elmbridge was refused unanimously by councillors who said the project fails to bring “vitality or viability” to the town centre.
Greenlight for Mace £500m regeneration of Stevenage town centre
Construction firm Mace has received planning permission for SG1, the £500m regeneration of Stevenage Town Centre.
Notting Hill Genesis launches fire safety review of six residential blocks
One of London’s largest housing associations is to undertake a comprehensive safety review across a six-block residential development in London following advice that the construction of the buildings may be putting residents at risk.
Welsh non-essential business to close in two-week lockdown
All non-essential businesses in Wales have been ordered to close from Friday as part of a two-week lockdown.
Q&A: Parliamentary committee chair on key issues for housing
Clive Betts on cladding crisis, sweeping planning reforms and holding the government and industry to account
Orchard Street given go-ahead for Surrey industrial scheme
Orchard Street Investment Management has received planning permission from Surrey Heath Borough Council to redevelop a Surrey site into a carbon-neutral warehouse.
Turnstone Estates gets the nod for £50m Seaway leisure development
Turnstone Estate’s £50m Seaway leisure redevelopment in Southend has been given the go ahead by the secretary of state.
Industry panel weighs up timing of planning reform
Planning reforms should have been introduced 10 years ago, according to panellists at a Landmark online event today.
