Peter Barber gets the OK for two north London housing schemes

Peter Barber gets the OK for two north London housing schemes

The London practice’s proposals for Barnet Council, providing 56 homes, were unanimously approved last week (13 December). The first scheme involves the demolition of a timber warehouse on a 0.19ha plot at... Read more »
Gove overrules planning inspector to approve West London mixed-use schemes | News

Gove overrules planning inspector to approve West London mixed-use schemes | News

Show Fullscreen Michael Gove has overruled the planning inspectorate to approve two mixed-use schemes in west London which had been recommended for refusal following a public inquiry. Patel Taylor’s 470-home Syon Gardens... Read more »
Build To Rent schemes out of London claim rapid letti…

Build To Rent schemes out of London claim rapid letti…

A market snapshot of the growing Build To Rent sector outside of London suggests units are letting rapidly with low voids. Figures from data consultancy EG show letting times of three to... Read more »
Low-traffic schemes are driving congestion and pollution | Letters

Low-traffic schemes are driving congestion and pollution | Letters

George Monbiot overplays the delights of the community effect of low-traffic neighbourhoods in Oxford and underplays their disadvantages (Ignore the culture warriors – low traffic neighbourhoods don’t close streets, they liberate them,... Read more »
Higgins bags trio of East London passivhaus schemes

Higgins bags trio of East London passivhaus schemes

Steve Leakey, managing director for Higgins Partnerships, said: “Building on our long successful relationship with London Borough of Newham it is great that we can now go some way to helping reduce... Read more »
Will local elections put the brakes on low-traffic neighbourhood schemes? | Local elections

Will local elections put the brakes on low-traffic neighbourhood schemes? | Local elections

Sadiea Mustafa-Awan, an Oxford solicitor, spent years as a Labour member, including a decade working for one of the party’s MPs. But on 5 May she will stand for election with the... Read more »
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‘Huge cuts on cards for Tubes, buses and cycle schemes’, Sadiq Khan warns

S adiq Khan has warned that 100 bus routes are facing the axe, 200 more will have frequencies cut and worn-out Tube trains will not be replaced until the 2040s as he... Read more »
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Eco update – sustainable schemes in Somerset, Hamps…

The acquisition comes as part of its commitment to delivering much-needed housing within the area and follows successful sales at Galion’s flagship development, Lakeview and Lakeview Court, in nearby Keinton Mandeville. Thought... Read more »
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Shopping centres owner Capital & Regional partners with Hong Kong giant to develop residential schemes

The owner of a number of landmark shopping centres, including two in the North West, has signed an agreement with a Hong Kong giant to co-develop residential projects. Capital & Regional, which... Read more »
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new schemes in West London plus Guinness hous…

The £28 million GDV scheme on Fulham Palace Road is about to ship 34 residential items to an space that has skilled a surge in rental demand, introduced on by the altering... Read more »