The planning application for 415 new homes has been submitted – we’ll be updating with news regularly from now on until we get planning permission, hopefully in August.
“Welcome to the Valley”
Its nice to be amongst friends, and nice to be in a sustainable and creative place! – We’re featured in the latest edition of the Ouseburn Trust see page 10
Listed Buildings – refurbish or demolish?
ethical partnership is involved in a series of negotiations with local planning authorities on the merits of retaining and converting listed buildings (LB’s) as part of development schemes. For some developers it’s just about cost […]
Who supports building on the green belt?
The debate about the green belt is hotting up – often described as the green noose around our cities, building in the green belt is being seen by some as the panacea to all our […]
Affordable housing for Morpeth
Demand for housing in the popular Northumberland town of Morpeth has never been higher. And there’s always been a particular shortage of affordable starter homes in the desirable county town. “Balancing the desperate need for […]
“Support for proposed new housing in Newcastle”
” How do I get one of the houses?”, and “how quickly will they be built” – Just two of the comments made during a day long consultation yesterday in Cruddas Park Shopping Centre. With […]
“getting the best price for your energy”
With retail energy prices seemingly always on the increase we’re working hard to make sure our clients new buildings are sustainable and affordable to operate and run. Working with our architects we design and build […]
“Shortage of plots for self builders continues”
Ethical partnership have been obtaining planning permission for self-builders for more than 10 years now with successes across the UK. It’s always been a popular route but with demand outstripping supply even fewer self-builders can […]
We’ve moved!
We’ve moved! – come on down and see us sometime! Drop in for a cuppa, we’re now at Studio 4, The Newsroom, Stoddart Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AN We’re next door to the Biscuit […]
2014: a happy new year for two new associates
We are very pleased to welcome two new associates to ethical partnership. John Cook and Connor Philips. John has more than 30 years experience practising as a Quantity Surveyors and a member of the RICS, whilst […]
4th Carbon Budget – Good for SME’s?
Limiting the use of fossil fuels and reducing carbon emissions are laudable objectives; however the current road map towards achieving the not just the 4th but all the carbon budget targets will lead to an […]
A green light for affordable housing in the green belt?
A recent appeal decision has sparked a good deal of discussion about whether the planning inspectorate is becoming more flexible in allowing housing in the green belt. The site in question adjoined a settlement boundary […]