Gap lines up trio of London stores for its UK return
The US clothing brand will open stores in Covent Garden and at Westfield London. It has also taken space at London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park. The post Gap lines…
Offices to pick up most of the bill for meeting high-street business rates cuts
Offices face an additional combined £537.8m in annual liabilities to make up for the discounted multiplier for retail, hospitality and leisure. The post Offices to pick up most of the…
Scottish ministers approve 800-home Edinburgh scheme after three-year wait
Concerns about the noise impact of Watkin Jones' scheme, which led to it being called in by the Scottish government, have been deemed 'unfounded'. The post Scottish ministers approve 800-home…
Supreme Court delivers planning win for developers in landmark nutrient neutrality case
The Supreme Court has ruled that local authorities cannot use changes in environmental planning policy to retroactively overrule housing developments with outline planning permission in a landmark nutrient neutrality case.…
BSR overhaul showing ‘positive results’ as backlog set to clear by January
The BSR reached decisions on a record 209 gateway 2 safety applications in August. The post BSR overhaul showing ‘positive results’ as backlog set to clear by January appeared first…
Croydon Council and Greystar finalise Section 106 deal for 806-home scheme
This comes almost a year after planning approval was granted for the scheme, which will comprise build-to-rent homes, co-working space, shops and new public areas. The post Croydon Council and…
Burgess takes on CEO mantle at Lloyds Living
The acting chief executive has taken up the role at the business's housing arm permanently, stepping up from chief investment officer. The post Burgess takes on CEO mantle at Lloyds…
Derwent and Related Argent plan mixed-use Old Street Quarter redevelopment
The partners plan to redevelop the central London plot after Moorfield Eye Hospital moves to a new site in 2027. The post Derwent and Related Argent plan mixed-use Old Street…
Martin’s Properties in £5.5m swoop for two adjacent Oxford sites
The company adds 5.6 acres of vacant office and industrial space to its holdings in the Botley area. The post Martin’s Properties in £5.5m swoop for two adjacent Oxford sites…
Betfred threatens to close all 1,300 high street shops if gambling taxes are raised
The warning follows statements from betting chain owners Evoke and Rank Group that new gambling taxes in the Budget would result in shop closures. The post Betfred threatens to close…