All Planning & policy articles – Page 10
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MarketsNext 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.
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UK government spending plans fall short, says property industry
The UK government’s spending review has not set aside enough money for housing and planning or building infrastructure, according to the property industry.
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Professional
City of London tightens rules on wind effects of skyscrapers
New guidelines aim to make the Square Mile a safer and more comfortable place for cyclists and pedestrians
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Online
'Right to buy' would destroy PRS sector, industry warns
Labour’s plans to introduce a right to buy scheme for private sector landlords would obliterate the PRS sector, the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has warned.
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Insight
Relationships key to BTR success
Any successful project starts with a sound understanding of the planning and development context, but when it comes to the build- to-rent (BTR) sector, research and engagement must go above and beyond.
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Professional
Facial recognition row raises fears about privacy breaches
Information commissioner says security system being used at King’s Cross is a ‘potential threat to privacy’
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Online
Hammerson launches new City Quarters concept in Leeds
Retail developer Hammerson, which owns and manages Victoria Leeds, has announced plans for the regeneration of a 17,975 sq ft sq site in Leeds City Centre, adjacent to its flagship destination Victoria Gate.
