There is real change afoot in the global political landscape: the US Presidential election is around the corner, the UK has a new government and elections for the European Parliament were held over the summer. So what does...more
In the planning world we are no strangers to the political spotlight every time there is an election. It seems that the promise of greater delivery, more housing, and speedier decisions is a rite of passage for any new...more
With COP28 having come to a close and the end of the year just around the corner, it seems the perfect time to reflect on the ESG developments from 2023. In this article we've collated some of our most read ESG related pieces...more
Our Real Estate Horizons flowchart explains what the new BNG requirement is, when it’s relevant and the options available for satisfying it, and provide details on how the biodiversity value of a site is calculated using the...more
Technology impacts everything we do and the property industry is no different. So what do current advancements in PropTech mean for developers and can technology really improve the way the property industry currently...more
Last week saw the Secretary of State’s much anticipated call-in decision on the proposals by Marks and Spencer to demolish and rebuild its flagship store at the Marble Arch end of Oxford Street, London. Against the...more
The last year has seen a huge amount of change, both politically and economically, which has also been reflected in a constant array of new government policies. What is coming down the line in terms of new legislation in 2023...more
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The proposed demolition of Marks and Spencer’s flagship Oxford Street store has received widespread attention, and not for the reasons high profile developments often grab the headlines. In this instance, it is not the design...more
In the latest article in our series on the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill we consider the proposed changes which will have an impact when things don’t quite go to plan. These amendments cover various aspects of granting...more
In a post pandemic world which has seen a seismic shift in living and working habits, it is no secret that the government wants to update the planning system. Whilst we wait for Gove's "transformative" Levelling Up and...more