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Something special is happening in Maryhill. The Wyndford estate—once known for its towering blocks and tight-knit community—is about to get a fresh start. Wheatley Homes Glasgow has just taken the next big step in its ambitious £100 million plan to completely transform the area, and this week they’ve submitted their official notice to begin public […]

A staggering 233,811 homes were submitted for planning permission in the final quarter of 2024. At first glance, this looks like good news—but is it enough to solve the UK’s housing crisis? According to TerraQuest, the reality is more complex. They caution that expecting all these applications to translate directly into completed homes is “unrealistic.” […]

Exciting developments are on the horizon for Dacorum! The borough has officially submitted its local plan for independent examination, setting the stage for transformative growth. This carefully crafted blueprint aims to deliver 1,016 new homes per year up to 2041, ensuring that future developments are well-placed and thoughtfully designed to meet the borough’s evolving needs. […]

We’ve got an exciting announcement—Argyll and Bute is set to receive a major economic boost! The Scottish and UK governments have teamed up with the local council to roll out a £70 million rural growth deal, set to transform the region over the next decade. Both governments will contribute £25 million each, while Argyll and […]

Oxford City Council is on the lookout for land that could help shape the city’s future. In a bid to create a stronger, more sustainable Oxford, the council is calling on landowners, developers, and residents to suggest sites for potential development as part of its next local plan. This is your chance to be part […]

Big changes could be on the horizon for the UK’s planning system! A leading think tank is sounding the alarm, warning that without flexible zoning reforms, the government’s ambitions for homebuilding and economic growth will remain out of reach. Their proposed solution? A bold shift towards a more streamlined, rule-based approach to planning approvals. The […]

Housebuilders are wasting no time. With major changes to the planning system on the horizon, developers have been quick to act, submitting 116,481 planning applications in 2024—a 3% increase from the previous year. This surge suggests builders are getting ahead of anticipated reforms that could make approvals faster and housebuilding easier. One of the biggest […]