All articles by Tom Lowe – Page 5
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In FocusThe Reform party conference: what a Farage government would mean for housing, investment and ‘net-stupid-zero’
Despite being largely overshadowed by the resignation of Angela Rayner, the two-day event in Birmingham showed a party which is evolving from a protest group into an organisation that is seriously preparing for government. Tom Lowe looks at what a country led by Nigel Farage would mean for housing
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NewsPennycook keeps housing brief following reshuffle of junior ministers
More than 20 new junior ministers appointed following Angela Rayner’s resignation
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NewsCouncil granted permission for 380-home Romford town centre revamp despite 2,500 objections
Fletcher Priest, Allies & Morrison and Maccreanor Lavington secure approval for 1,000-home scheme amid backlash over loss of local mosque
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NewsNetwork Rail appoints chief executive to new housing developer
Director of rail operator’s property arm to lead new entity when it launches this autumn
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NewsPlans in for £400m student accommodation scheme behind Tate Modern
Bankside House replacement to include nearly 2,000 student beds in three towers up to 28 storeys in height
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NewsPlans for controversial build-to-rent scheme in Bristol approved
434 home scheme will not provide any on-site affordable housing
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NewsDeveloper lowers height in latest plans for east London student accmmodation scheme
Previous scheme in Stratford turned down because it resembled ‘monolithic slab’
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NewsCouncils which adopt design guides should get more capital funding for social housing, report says
Policy Exchange report calls for new social housing boom which learns from ‘traumatic’ legacy of brutalist post-war estates
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NewsPlans in to replace Blackfriars Crown Court with 600-bed student scheme
Previous proposals would have retained 1950s building and created an ‘urban forest’ on its roof
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NewsParadigm’s annual completions down 21% but still on track to meet targets
Housing association completed 384 homes during the year
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NewsVita Group tables plans for co-living scheme at Glasgow’s Met Tower
Developer acquires landmark site following collapse of Bruntwood Scitech office scheme
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NewsVistry snaps up former Rugeley Power Station site with plans for 2,300 homes
Staffordshire land granted outline permission for 139-acre mixed-use scheme in 2020
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NewsPlans submitted for 676-home Croydon scheme
The build-to-rent development, submitted on behalf of Croydon Developments Ltd, includes three towers up to 42 storeys
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NewsPlans being drawn up for 35-storey co-living tower in Shoreditch
Finsgate House scheme to contain 500 homes and adjacent office block
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NewsGreen light for 511-bed Elephant & Castle student block
Lambeth signs off on £3m payment in lieu of affordable rooms
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NewsCPA forecasts increase in housing output but risks rise amid fears of fresh tax hikes
Trade body says uncertainty has set in ahead of autumn Budget
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NewsBallymore and Places for London’s 3,300-home Edgware scheme approved after amassing more than 2,000 objections
Howells-designed scheme approved yesterday evening after overcoming significant local backlash
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NewsPlans approved for 130-home Barnet scheme funded by Aviva and council
Project set to complete in 2028
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NewsLewisham Council increases housing target by 10%
Lewisham updates local plan with commitment to build more than 30,000 homes by 2040 following ‘underperformance’ by developers
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In FocusIs the government’s Building Safety Regulator shake-up enough to fix the delays?
The government has promised to speed up approvals for high-rise residential schemes which have been languishing for up to a year in the new building safety regime. With patience running out and costs mounting, Tom Lowe speaks to the people caught up in the delays