Conservation groups warn new rules risk failing to boost nature in developments

Conservation groups warn new rules risk failing to boost nature in developments

From next week, planning rules that require developers to create new habitats as part of building projects to deliver an overall 10% boost to nature – known as “biodiversity net gain” –... Read more »
Environmental requirements could change for London developments

Environmental requirements could change for London developments

Updating local standards could ensure new developments in London reflect current environmental realities and the need for greater resilience in the future. On Tuesday, the Planning and Environment Committee (PEC) discussed a... Read more »
Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2022: the best new small developments

Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2022: the best new small developments

A pple orchards and allotments, Michelin-star restaurants, period features and statement architecture – small new boutique developments could offer homebuyers a more characterful and intimate community vibe than they’d find on a... Read more »
Grenfell Tower: Fire brigade boss reveals he sees new developments in London ‘every day’ that put Londoners’ lives at risk

Grenfell Tower: Fire brigade boss reveals he sees new developments in London ‘every day’ that put Londoners’ lives at risk

The boss of the London Fire Brigade has revealed that new developments are being proposed in London ‘every day’ that put Londoners’ lives at risk. The chief of the London Fire Brigade... Read more »
Future developments on Christchurch Green, Wanstead, to be debated

Future developments on Christchurch Green, Wanstead, to be debated

The power of one playing a part of the greater whole should never be underestimated. None of us are islands but all operate as part of a larger group called the human... Read more »
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Buy in Barking: Property opportunities and developments in east London

The east London suburb is taking off, so buy while you can (Picture: Alamy/ Mettro.co.uk) In the middle of the 19th century, Barking was Britain’s most important fishing port – so it... Read more »
Council sets out long-term developments for new housing across south Lewisham – South London News

Council sets out long-term developments for new housing across south Lewisham – South London News

The council is consulting on its draft native plan, which sets out its long-term growth technique till 2040.    The ultimate model is predicted to be adopted by the council between summer time... Read more »