Latest Planning & Policy News
Downing submits plans for 2,224 co-living scheme in Manchester
Downing has submitted plans for a mammoth co-living scheme on First Street in Manchester.
Non-dom rates bill threatens Scotland’s student accommodation sector
An amendment to Scotland’s Non-Domestic Rates Bill will harm investment in the student accommodation sector, the Scottish Property Federation (SPF) said on Thursday.
Safra files appeal for rejected Tulip skyscraper
Joseph Safra is trying to resurrect plans for City of London skyscraper The Tulip after plans for the eye-catching landmark were thrown out last year.
Green light for £300m hotel on site with tunnel to Harrods
A £300m hotel is to be built on a site in Kensington that has a secret tunnel to Harrods, after planning permission for the scheme was granted.
Basingstoke Council submits planning for 45,000 sq ft office scheme
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council have submitted planning for a 45,000 sq ft office scheme as part of its regeneration programme.
Jenrick announces new building safety measures
Housing minister Robert Jenrick has announced new measures to improve building safety standards.
Richard Desmond wins planning battle for Printworks
Richard Desmond’s plans for the £1bn Westferry Printworks site on the Isle of Dogs, which were previously rejected by the planning inspector, have now been given the green light.
RICS issues new guidance on building condition reports
RICS will have released new guidance - ‘Technical Due Diligence’ , in a bid to improve the health and safety reporting of commercial assets during their sale.
City of London Corporation's chief planning officer to retire
City of London corporation’s chief planning officer Annie Hampson OBE will retire in March.
Sadiq Khan reduces new home targets in revised London Plan
Sadiq Khan has slashed the housing targets in his London Plan following recommendations from planning inspectors.
