Number of timber frames built at Barratt’s MMC factories jumps 26% YoY
In total, the housebuilder aims to develop 9,000 homes built using timber frames each year, out of a wider 22,000 homes target. The post Number of timber frames built at Barratt’s MMC factories jumps 26% YoY appeared first on Property Week.
Mayor cites London Plan as he reconsiders Unite’s Westminster PBSA tower
Sadiq Khan has used his power as planning authority to reconsider the rejected proposal for a 605-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Paddington. The post Mayor cites London Plan as he reconsiders Unite’s Westminster PBSA tower appeared first on Property Week.
Avison Young hires O’Kane as director of town planning
She joins from Bridge Industrial, where she was vice-president and head of planning. The post Avison Young hires O’Kane as director of town planning appeared first on Property Week.
Older people’s housing is ‘growth factor government is looking for’, say Later Living Conference delegates
Chain effect of building for older people releasing family properties “enlivens the economy”, speaker Lord Richard said. The post Older people’s housing is ‘growth factor government is looking for’, say Later Living Conference delegates appeared first on Property Week.
PUMA to open new flagship store on Oxford Street
The retailer has taken the ground, lower-ground and first floors at Redevco’s refurbished 376-384 Oxford Street and 1 James Street. The post PUMA to open new flagship store on Oxford Street appeared first on Property Week.
GPE secures nine new deals across West End offices, adding £7.2m of rent
The lettings are across 33,500 sq ft of newly refurbished premium office space in six GPE buildings to customers from a range of corporate sectors. The post GPE secures nine new deals across West End offices, adding £7.2m of rent appeared first on Property Week.
Corry review says Defra planning regs are ‘outdated’ and ‘inconsistent’
The review suggests that a “bonfire of regulations is not the way forward”, and existing environmental regulators should remain. The post Corry review says Defra planning regs are ‘outdated’ and ‘inconsistent’ appeared first on Property Week.
Government launches NISTA to lead UK infrastructure development
It has been formed from the merger of the National Infrastructure Commission and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority, bringing strategy and delivery under one roof. The post Government launches NISTA to lead UK infrastructure development appeared first on Property Week.
Homes England and Octopus launch £150m second phase of green building fund
Scheme will offer SME housebuilders £42m of loans from Homes England’s Home Building Fund for energy-efficient housing developments. The post Homes England and Octopus launch £150m second phase of green building fund appeared first on Property Week.
Lendlease’s UK arm sold to Atlas and renamed Bovis
The independently run business will be renamed Bovis, its original identity going back 140 years, and will be led by chief executive David Cadiot. The post Lendlease’s UK arm sold to Atlas and renamed Bovis appeared first on Property Week.