Piers Wehner
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First phase of Maidenhead regeneration moves closer
Plans for a new civic quarter in Maidenhead town centre have been granted detailed planning permission. The scheme, designed by EPR Architects and commissioned by Windsor and Maidenhead council, includes…
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Pre-Budget Report: New Year clearance expected for Enterprise Areas
Chancellor Gordon Brown this afternoon reaffirmed the government’s pledge to set up 2,000 areas across Britain which will have relaxed planning requirements and be exempt from stamp duty.
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John Walker leaves BURA to take government job
John Walker will stand down as chief executive at the British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA) at the end of the year to join the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister…
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English Heritage calls for historic buildings tax breaks
English Heritage (EH) has called on the government to introduce tax breaks and funding similar to that seen in continental Europe for owners of historic buildings.
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Licensing laws could drive down pub rents
Rents for city centre pubs, bars and restaurants could drop because of licensing legislation due to be passed next year. The Licensing Bill, announced in last weeks Queens Speech, will…
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Plans to scale back Crossrail could hit London regeneration
Huge regeneration projects in east and west London could be threatened by proposals to scale down Crossrail, the planned high-speed cross-London rail link.
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Kilkenny set for £63m mixed-use development
Plans for a ¬100m (£63m) mixed-use development in Kilkenny in the Republic of Ireland have been unveiled by Chesterbridge Developments. The scheme, drawn up by architect Broadway Malyan, comprises shops,…
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Board promises core Crossrail plans submission for new year
The board of Crossrail has moved closer to finalising a preferred route for the high-speed, cross-London rail link. Cross London Rail Links, a joint venture between Transport for London and…
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Stamp duty poised for further increase
Stamp duty is set for its fourth rise in five years. Chancellor Gordon Brown is expected to announce an increase at the top end of the tax, for properties worth…
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Chesterton signed to draw up Truro design strategy
Chesterton and regeneration consultancy Urban Practitioners have been appointed to draw up a new urban design strategy for Truro. The two companies, selected by Carrick council and the South West…
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Council plans ‘world-class visitor centre’ in Wembley
Brent council has outlined its £750m vision for turning the Wembley area into a “world-class visitor centre”, with the National Stadium at its heart, by 2020.
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Govt slashes council tax discount for owners of second homes
The automatic 50% council tax discount for owners of second homes is to be changed in the upcoming Local Government Bill, the government announced today.