Old Kent Road regeneration kick-started

Planning consent has been granted for redevelopment of the Southernwood Retail Park in Southwark.  The mixed-use scheme will deliver 724 residential units, including 219 affordable homes, and will feature a 48-storey tower.  More than 2,500 square metres of shops, cafes and restaurants, a 195-room hotel, a three-screen cinema and public spaces are also proposed.  The
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Travel plan efficiency for marina eco-homes

Demonstrating sustainable and economical movement of people can help to secure the best possible planning outcome for property developers and future residents of a development.  It is increasingly important not only during the planning application process, but also following site completion and beyond into occupation.  When Brighton Marina Group needed to demonstrate delivery of Section
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New permitted development rights – the transport perspective

The government has been busy implementing new legislation which is expected to have a significant impact on the planning sector.  Whilst much attention is being paid to the White Paper on planning reform, other new law has somewhat been overshadowed, which enables developers to avoid the need for full planning consent for the extension of
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