Tag: Planning Regulations



Surge in CPOs an Indicator of returning Confidence says Law Firm

Posted on 27 March, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

The number of compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) issued to push forward large scale developments increased by two-thirds last year, according to national law firm Bond Dickinson. Fifty-eight applications for CPOs — allowing certain bodies to obtain... Read More

BPF expresses concern over Office to Resi proposals

Posted on 26 September, 2014 by Neil Bird under Industry News

The British Property Federation (BPF) has broadly backed the extension of permitted development rights, allowing office to residential conversions without the need to seek planning permission. However, while giving its support to proposals to extend... Read More

City of London Corporation refuses to intervene in Goldman Sachs ‘right to light’ stand-off

Posted on 25 September, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

The City of London Corporation has chosen not to intervene in the ‘right to light’ stand-off which is delaying the development of Goldman Sachs’ new headquarters. The US investment bank was given the green light for the 850,000 sq ft office... Read More

Leading Architect calls for Greater Powers for Planning Officers

Posted on 13 March, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Respected British architect Sir David Chipperfield has called for planning officers to be given greater powers to shape the future of our cities. His call comes in the same week it was revealed that almost 250 tower blocks are either under construction or in... Read More

Developers offered Building Land in National Parks

Posted on 27 September, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

In many cities and large towns across the UK, developers have become frustrated by the lack of available space for new projects. Green belt land is increasingly being encroached upon for out of town retail parks, housing developments and industrial estates,... Read More

Government to Propose Shops to Homes Plan

Posted on 5 August, 2013 by Neil Bird under Industry News

The government risks further conflict with local authorities this week if, as expected, ministers reveal plans to allow shops to be converted to homes without planning permission. Councils are already unhappy with recent legislation allowing the conversion of... Read More

Change of Use Legislation Threatens to Descend into Chaos

Posted on 15 May, 2013 by Neil Bird under Industry News

The government’s change of use legislation, which is due to come into effect in England on May 30, threatens to descend into chaos as a number of local authorities are believed to be consulting lawyers over their failure to secure exemption. As we... Read More

Town Planners Launch Attack on Offices to Homes Plan

Posted on 15 March, 2013 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Town planners have become the latest group to speak out about the government policy to allow the conversion of offices into homes without seeking planning permission. Planning specialists have warned City Hall of “huge unintended consequences” in terms of... Read More

New Rules Could Make Change of Use Easier for Office Landlords

Posted on 22 January, 2013 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Landlords of office buildings will be able to convert their properties to residential use without applying for planning permission under new legislation expected to be announced this week, the Telegraph reports. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles The... Read More