Chris Walker, former Treasury economist, has called for 30,000 more homes to be built each year as people in Britain are living for longer. In light of new research suggesting that the NHS is “overwhelmed” […]
New System Halves Household Waste in Guernsey
Since a ‘pay-as-you-throw’ scheme was introduced in Guernsey, the amount of household waste has more than halved. The system, which first came fully into effect a year ago, has seen recycling increase by about 500 […]
Providing Outstanding Innovation with Paragraph 79 Houses
We have recently been working on planning applications and designs for Paragraph 79 houses, providing clients with bespoke buildings fit for ‘Grand Designs‘. But what is Paragraph 79 and how can it be used to […]
Supporting the Local Community with Shieling for Shieldfield
A local community group in Shieldfield – Dwellbeing – and Shieldfield Art Works are currently in the process of designing a new community building named ‘Shieling’ and a community garden in Shieldfield Art Works’ grounds. Shieling and […]
South Tyneside – Have Your Say
Consultation is now open which gives you the chance to voice your opinions on the policies or proposals within the draft local plan. You can do this until the 11th October.
Green Space Positively Influences Mental Wellbeing
New research suggests that living within 300m of urban green space is associated with a greater sense of worth, life satisfaction and happiness. Research conducted by Newcastle University, the University of Warwick and the University […]
Hampshire Rail Line is World’s First to be Solar Farm Powered
The world’s first solar farm to directly power a rail line is set be be introduced into the track near Aldershot, paving the way for future solar-powered trains. Around 100 solar panels at the trackside […]
Reducing the Effects of Climate Change With Better Land Management
As the Earth’s temperature steadily increases the risk of soil erosion, wildfires and drought is increasing, permafrost at both poles is thawing and crop yields in the tropics is diminishing, shows the latest Intergovernmental Panel […]
Welsh Plans for New Homes Provide Environmental and Social Opportunity
A new planning framework in Wales aims to show where new services, jobs and homes need to be created over the next 20 years with an emphasis on more urban living. As part of the […]
10 Positive Things Your Business can do to Reduce its Impact on Climate Change
We know to reuse and recycle our plastics at home. We know to not leave the tap running when we brush our teeth. We know that we should cycle, walk or take the bus to […]
Shropshire Success with Self-Build Homes
The Housing and Planning Act 2016, defines self-build and custom housebuilding as “…the building or completion by— (a) individuals, (b) associations of individuals, or (c) persons working with or for individuals or associations of individuals […]
An Overview of the Local Plans | What It Means for You
The Northumberland Local Plan and Durham Local Plan set out the planning framework for much of the North East and determines much of the land usage for the next 10 years and beyond. The deadlines to have land considered […]