We’ve prepared and now submitted the application for the the new HQ for Stobart Biomass on the 3MG site at Widnes. Stobart is a major local landowner and employer and the application has been welcomed […]
New partnership with SLC Property
We are pleased to confirm our strategic partnership with SLC Rail and SLC Property. As sister companies they have a wealth of experience in the both the rail and property sector and are now growing […]
Cutting red tape on planning?
Planning has again been criticized and will again be the subject of tinkering and even more procedural changes Unveiling the White Paper, communities secretary, Sajid Javid said “The housing market in this country is broken and […]
New station for Rugby?
We’re part of a team starting to prepare the feasibility study for a new rail station to serve the Sustainable Urban Extension of Houlton near to Rugby. This exciting development will provide more than 6000 […]
Join us for a free breakfast network event on 18th January
Come along for a free bacon sarnie, an early morning coffee – meet and mingle, share what you sell with us an other local businesses. The event is unstructured with no presentations. It’s the perfect […]
NPPF
The National Planning Policy Framework is a key part of Government reforms to make the planning system less complex and more accessible, to protect the environment and to promote sustainable growth. Planning practice guidance that is […]
“All change” to pre-commencement conditions
The government has announced it will press ahead with controversial proposals to change the pre-commencement planning conditions regime in England. These changes are part of a package of measures on planning conditions previously consulted on. […]
Should I buy a listed building?
Buildings that are ‘listed’ can often be found for sale at what seems to be a discount price. Listed buildings can be a great investment, but make sure you know what you are buying! What […]
Say no to the tax on solar pv
More than 160 leading green businesses including Sainsbury’s, Ikea and Kingfisher have called upon Chancellor Philip Hammond to scrap scheduled tax increases on solar PV. A letter penned by the Solar Trade Association (STA) and […]
Planning permission granted – wood processing
North Yorkshire County Council Planning committee have today agreed to support the construction of a new wood processing facility for Stobart Biomass. The committee agreed to the application for a new wood processing building, new […]
Durham Plan on hold – Northumberland next?
The communities secretary has revealed that the White Paper which will set out the government’s future housing strategy will be delayed until next year… The timing for the publication of the government’s Housing White Paper […]
Planning for new rail stations
Leeds City Council has unveiled proposals for three new rail stations and an airport rail link as part of a planned £270m investment in transport for the city… Proposals for three new rail stations in […]