Planning News – 4 October 2018

Funding window opens to unlock surplus public land
A £15 million fund is now open to bidders to enable the public sector to build homes.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Heybridge homes plan to be reconsidered without flood scheme
Maldon District Council will redetermine a proposal for more than 1,100 homes after the developer removed a flood alleviation scheme from the original successful application.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Northern Powerhouse sees ‘building boom’
Northern cities are witnessing a ‘building boom’ with Manchester leading the way, according to an economic analysis for the Royal Mail.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Transport for London unveils affordable modular partnership
Transport for London (TfL) has struck a partnership deal with specialist modular developer Apartments for London to build affordable homes on its land.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Maidenhead regeneration scheme wins approval
A major redevelopment site in Maidenhead, Berkshire, has been approved in principle as part of a wider plan to regenerate the town.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Logistics finally goes to the ball after years as ‘the Cinderella of property’
Nearly three-quarters of real estate professionals now regard distribution and logistics as the most appealing property asset class for investment.
Huw Morris, The Planner