All Planning & policy articles – Page 39
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NewsOpening shots fired at public inquiry into ITV South Bank redevelopment
The developers behind plans to develop ITV’s former South Bank studios have defended the scheme from fierce criticism at the opening of its public inquiry.
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NewsSpacemade signs new location with Wittington Investments
Spacemade has signed its 12th location after securing a management agreement with Wittington Investments to operate a new 20,000 sq ft flexible workspace in London’s Clerkenwell.
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OnlineManchester’s Great Northern district plans submitted
Peterson Group, investor and owner of the Great Northern retail and leisure complex, and developer Trilogy Real Estate (Trilogy) have jointly submitted plans to Manchester City Council to redevelop the historic six-acre city centre site.
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OnlineRICS publishes cladding valuation guidance to boost lending confidence
RICS has published new guidance on valuing residential buildings with unsafe cladding, which it says will play “an important role in restoring a fully functioning [housing] market”.
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NewsChina’s Tower Bridge ‘super embassy’ plans thrown out
China’s bid to build Europe’s largest embassy, on the site of the old Royal Mint near Tower Bridge, has been thrown out by Tower Hamlets council.
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NewsGreater building powers for Cornwall in £360m devolution deal
Cornwall Council is set to gain greater control over building policy in a devolution deal announced by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).
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NewsIndustrial sector bears the brunt of business rate rises
While large-scale occupiers such as Amazon can absorb big increases, for others it may well prove critical.
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ProfessionalJoy on the high streets as Autumn Statement cuts tax burden
Retailers to benefit from sweeping business rates changes and business rate multiplier freeze in 2023-24.
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NewsGovernment launches £1bn ECO+ home insulation scheme
The government has announced a £1bn scheme to improve energy efficiency in British homes and save households an estimated £310 a year on energy bills.
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NewsLevelling up minister to step down as MP
Levelling up minister Dehenna Davison has announced she will be stepping down as an MP at the next general election.
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NewsPlanning permissions for housebuilding at lowest rate in seven years
Planning approvals granted for homes in England are at their lowest rate since March 2015, according to data from real estate adviser Savills.
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NewsJohnson and Truss join Tory rebellion against Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
Former prime ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss have joined a growing rebellion against the delayed Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
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NewsEdinburgh reveals sustainable development plan for 2030
City of Edinburgh Council has unveiled City Plan 2030, a blueprint for developing the Scottish capital in a progressive and sustainable way.
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NewsEssex developer banned for 11 years over £50,000 BBL claim
A property developer from Brentwood, Essex, has been given an 11-year ban for falsely claiming a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan (BBL) that his firm was not entitled to.
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NewsPlans submitted for Skegness regeneration
East Lindsey District Council is set to consult on plans to add a 136-hectare urban extension to the Lincolnshire seaside town of Skegness.
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NewsPlacefirst lodges application for £16m Halifax BTR scheme
Build-to-rent (BTR) provider Placefirst has submitted a planning application for a £16m apartment scheme in Halifax town centre.
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NewsSolvency win for property
Reforms to the Solvency II regulations governing minimum capital requirements for insurance firms will unlock many billions of pounds for renewed investment.
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InsightLevelling up: PRS must take priority
The private rented sector (PRS) needs to be top of the list when it comes to levelling up.
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NewsIndustry slams Tory housing target rebels
Resi experts warn of blow to economy as Tory MPs oppose new-homes target
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InsightGovernment must offer lifeline to buy-to-let sector
We have been talking about the end of the buy-to-let era for some time, but the recent move by the Bank of England to raise interest rates really does signal its death knell, both as a viable sector for investors and as a model that makes a useful contribution to ...
