Potential new retail developments have seen a drop in planning applications, according to a recent report by EMW. In 2015, there were 6,700 applications for new shop builds, compared to 7,360 in the previous year. The lack of applications has seen a... Read More
Respected British architect Sir David Chipperfield has called for planning officers to be given greater powers to shape the future of our cities. His call comes in the same week it was revealed that almost 250 tower blocks are either under construction or in... Read More
The difficulties facing the pub trade have been well documented with CAMRA reporting that, on average, 16 pubs a week closed their doors in the second half of 2012. Although this figure is well down on that of 2009, when closures peaked at 52 a week, it is... Read More
