Planning

How is Oxford Aiming to Achieve Zero Carbon by 2025?

Oxford City Council is currently consulting on the submission version of its draft Local Plan 2040 until early January (5 January 2024). How could this local plan help the council to reach zero […]

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How is Westminster Increasing its Affordable Housing Delivery?

Westminster City Council has announced that residents will soon be moving into the new 300 Harrow Road development, which focus is on boosting affordable housing. It is the first major development completed under […]

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West Dunbartonshire to Build 500 New Affordable Homes

Additional properties will be made available throughout West Dunbartonshire as part of a new affordable housing plan for the coming five years. How will this help to regenerate the area? The plan sets […]

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New Housing Development to Regenerate a Town Centre

Gateshead Council has announced that it will regenerate its town centre and surrounding areas, through a brand-new housing development. How will this transform Gateshead and benefit the local community? As part of a […]

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£50m Investment Into 100% Affordable Development by Pension Insurer

As part of a larger plan to invest £500m into the sector, the Pension Insurance Corporation has recently made its first investment into affordable housing.  With an initial investment of £50m towards the […]

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How Can Brownfield Land be Transformed into Affordable Housing?

Transforming brownfield land into good-quality housing is key to meeting the current housing demand. How will over £3 million in funding support affordable housing projects in Manchester? Reusing brownfield land for affordable housing […]

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Glasgow to Build Almost 130 Energy-efficient Homes

Housing Provider Sanctuary Scotland is bringing 128 quality homes for social and mid-market rent to Myreside Street in Carntyne, Glasgow. How will this help to bridge the affordable housing gap in Scotland? Delivered […]

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Plymouth Developers’ Diversity Commitments Met by ‘Habitat Bank’

A new venture by Plymouth City Council will boost local biodiversity and enable developers to meet legal biodiversity requirements.   The ‘Habitat Bank’, called Ocean City Nature, will be an arm’s length, council-owned […]

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£1.5bn Northern Construction Framework Open for Bids

A construction framework worth £1.5 billion which aims to deliver mixed-use housing across the North of England has opened for bids from interested consultants and contractor suppliers.  Innovation Chain North (ICN) will run […]

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