Latest Planning & Policy News
M&G secures planning for 820,000 sq ft distribution warehouse
M&G Real Estate has secured planning permission for a three-unit 820,000 sq ft distribution warehouse at the 40-acre Brackmills Industrial Estate in Northampton, which it acquired in 2012.
RPS names Faraz Baber as operational director
RPS, a global professional services firm, has named Faraz Baber as the new operational director for its Midlands and South East planning teams.
Cushman & Wakefield commits to net zero emissions by 2050
Cushman & Wakefield has committed to becoming a net zero emissions business by 2050.
Trebor and Schroders get green light for Wolverhampton industrial development
Trebor Developments and Schroders Capital’s Schroder UK Real Estate Fund have secured detailed planning consent for a four-unit industrial development at Revolution Park, Wolverhampton.
Michael Gove appointed housing secretary
Michael Gove has been appointed housing secretary as part of a cabinet reshuffle following Robert Jenrick’s sacking from the role.
Robert Jenrick sacked as housing secretary
Robert Jenrick has been sacked from his position as secretary of state for housing as part of a cabinet reshuffle, having been replaced in the role by Michael Gove.
WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings commitment updated to include embodied carbon
UKGBC has stressed the importance of keeping up with the “pace of change” as the WorldGBC updates its Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment to include accounting for embodied carbon.
BNP appoints head of planning
BNP Paribas Real Estate (BNP PRE) has appointed Caroline McDade as head of planning.
Robert Jenrick keynote speech at RESI Convention 2021: full transcript
Former secretary of state for housing Robert Jenrick spoke at the 2021 RESI Convention last week. As well as discussing the government’s housebuilding target, the minister talked about economic recovery and progress around introducing commonhold to replace leasehold.
Non-execs dismissed by RICS speak of past troubles and future hopes
Four non-executives dismissed from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have welcomed a report that concluded they were wrongly removed from the body.
