All Planning & policy articles
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InsightElephant and Castle’s 20 year journey
A judicial review of the shopping centre plans is just the latest hurdle in Elephant and Castle’s 20-year journey. Adam Branson charts the highs and lows as the wider scheme finally takes shape
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News
City spent just 40% of S106 and CIL receipts
City Corporation has spent only £80.7m of the £206m it took in from developers
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Online
HB Reavis granted permission for Elizabeth House redevelopment
HB Reavis has won planning permission for its 1.2m sq ft redevelopment scheme in Waterloo, London, paving the way for construction to begin next year.
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Online
First stage of £1bn Havering housing plan gets go ahead
Plans for the first stage of a £1bn housing regeneration in east London have been green lit, but remain subject to the mayor of London’s approval.
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News
Queen’s Speech sets out raft of property related measures for new parliament
A raft of property-related bills and measures have been unveiled in today’s (14 October) Queen’s Speech but the outcome for many will be tied to what form of Brexit the UK undertakes, the British Property Federation (BPF) has warned.
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Insight
Will councils regret buying out of town?
Simon Creasey questions the wisdom of local authorities that splashed their cash on out-of-town retail parks and warehouses just as the sector was beginning to show signs of decline
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Markets
Next phase of Smithfield scheme under way in Stoke
Plans progress despite contractor setback. Robyn Wilson reports
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News
Gladman loses air quality appeal
The Court of Appeal has upheld a decision to refuse planning permission for 330 homes and a care facility in Kent due to the scheme’s impact on local air quality, in a move that could set a precedent for developers.
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Markets
Is HS2 review all bad news?
Threat to project could throw Midlands regeneration schemes off track.
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Insight
Lack of consistency from Jenrick?
Editor: I am sure I am not alone in perceiving an inherent tension between two statements made by secretary of state for housing Robert Jenrick at the Conservative Party Conference last week .
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Insight
How Osaka plans to take on Tokyo with its new business district
Some of Osaka’s biggest companies have joined forces in a bid to create a new commercial district to take on Tokyo’s.
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News
Jenrick reiterates home ownership commitment
Housing secretary says government wants to get more people on the housing ladder
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Insight
National design code could improve planning process
Editor: Mr Robert Jenrick announced some headline-grabbing planning policies at the Conservative Party Conference this week.
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Online
Landsec’s Portland House plan approved
Westminster City Council has approved Landsec’s plans for Portland House, Bressenden Place.
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Online
Terms agreed for Blackpool Central scheme
The developers behind new theme park Blackpool Central have agreed terms with Blackpool Council, paving the way for the first two phases of the scheme.
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News
Labour vows to reform business rates regime
Party favours more regular valuations and pledges crackdown on rogue landlords
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Insight
Call time on our Brexit purgatory
“JUST GET ****ING ON WITH IT!” Not the war cry of a hardline Brexiteer, but the plaintive refrain (give or take the adverb) from some dozen property people I’ve chatted to over the past month or so – all of whom voted remain, but now long to get on with ...
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News
Property ‘not enemy’, says Lib Dem’s Farron
Housing spokesman backs developers but calls for end to planning loopholes
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Professional
Bill aims to ramp up councils’ compulsory purchase powers
Legislation set to unlock unused land where schemes have not progressed by forcing owners to sell up
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Online
Housing minister’s ‘housework’ joke gets cool reception at RESI 2019
Esther McVey didn’t get off to the best start with her much-anticipated first speech as housing minister at Property Week’s RESI Convention.
