Tag: planning



Planning Experts Launch Niche Property Law Firm

Posted on 18 February, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

Identifying a specialist need in the recovering commercial property market has prompted two Yorkshire lawyers to launch their own practice. LB & Co — named after its founding partners, Carolyn Lord and Kate Butterfield — will offer specialist advise... Read More

Birmingham HS2 Master Plan wins Prestigious Award

Posted on 2 December, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Birmingham council's own planners have snapped up a prestigious new award for a city centre master plan designed to maximise the potential of the HS2 network. Produced entirely in-house by Birmingham City Council’s planning and regeneration... Read More

London Assembly calls on Boris to rethink approach to Tall Buildings

Posted on 6 November, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

The London Assembly has unanimously agreed a motion calling on Mayor Boris Johnson to rethink his approach to tall buildings. The Assembly has expressed its concern about the impact on the London skyline of the 230 skyscrapers currently in the... Read More

Planners set to overrule Spinningfields Objections

Posted on 6 May, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Planners are expected to rubber stamp Manchester’s latest Spinningfields development later this week — despite objections from some of the city’s top lawyers and its premier theatre venue. Barristers with chambers at the Grade II listed Cobden... Read More

Leicester Square Hotel Scheme faces Opposition

Posted on 3 February, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

A plan to build a ten-storey hotel and cinema complex in Leicester Square faces opposition from heritage groups and the Greater London Authority (GLA). The developers say the proposal, which was approved by a single vote by Westminster council, will bring... Read More

New Sainsbury’s to Occupy Sheffield Bakery Site

Posted on 28 July, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News

A new Sainsbury’s store on the site of a former bakery has been given the go ahead by Sheffield City Council.... Read More

Will Relaxing Planning Restrictions Save the High Street?

Posted on 24 July, 2012 by Neil Bird under Industry News

The government is hoping to see more pop up shops on UK high streets as a result of a relaxation in planning restrictions following the publication of the Portas Review in May.... Read More