Housing News

Kings Cross Central gets final go-ahead

The final piece of Argent's Kings Cross Central scheme in north London has finally got planning permission after a public inquiry.

Taylor report: government reaction

The government has broadly welcomed Matthew Taylor MP's report into rural economies and affordable housing but says there are certain recommendations on which it 'is yet to be convinced'.

Stalemate over NI rural planning policy

Agreement over proposals to relax rural planning laws in Northern Ireland cannot be reached, according to environment minister Sammy Wilson.

Shop test low on impact

Critics complain that uncertainty over a competition test leaves them lacking essential detail on the full implications of the government's revised retail planning policy, explains Vicki Shiel.

Bell on ... top talents for transport

Ten years ago and two hours into my new job with the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) I was giving evidence before the Commons transport select committee, of which Gwyneth Dunwoody was the co-chair.

Legal report

Model conditions flag up planning remediation role

The adventurer returns

Globetrotting planning troubleshooter Paul Nichols is back home and relishing taking the helm at a regional arm of one of the UK's most high-profile consultancy operations, Ben Lee reports.