Tenacity wins sustainability arguments at inquiry

A solid understanding of traffic planning, highways and drainage issues, combined with a dogged determination to address concerns, resulted in a successful appeal outcome for Reside Developments, who plan to build 125 homes on land in Hampshire.  Sustainable travel measures will help to promote non-vehicular trips to and from the site.  A comprehensive range of
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Early advice vital to avoid water neutrality delays

Water neutrality statements are now required to support applications to build in the Sussex North Water Supply Zone.  Property developers should seek expert advice at the earliest stage possible to avoid lengthy delays to the application process.  In the following project, the emergence of Natural England’s new guidance threatened to put plans at risk for
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East London regeneration plans secure sustainable student homes

Planning consent has been granted, subject to Section 106 obligations, for a new development at Grove Crescent Road in Stratford.  The mixed-use regeneration scheme will deliver 22,000 square feet of workspace for local artists and creators, 397 purpose-built student homes and improvements to the public realm.  The development will be car free, with residents encouraged
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Evidence-based approach helps win appeal

Outline planning permission has been granted for 20 dwellings on a sustainable site in Kent after an appeal.  The development will provide affordable, much-needed housing, including first homes on land south of Dunlin Walk, Iwade.  Motion supported Barratt David Wilson (BDW) Homes during a three-year involvement with the project, more recently providing advice on the
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