Piers Wehner
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RIBA issues guidelines for planning applications
A ten-point guide to help architects prepare better planning applications has been published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
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Trillium fails to make council outsourcing deal shortlist
LandSec Trillium has failed to be shortlisted by Surrey county council as its outsourcing partner for a contract worth £10m pa.
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Chelsfield wins consent for £1.5bn White City retail scheme
Chelsfield has been given the final go-ahead by Hammersmith and Fulham council for its £1.5bn White City scheme (pictured). The scheme will include 1m sq ft of retail, car parking…
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Environmental groups rebuff Falconer’s “democratic” claims
Enviromental groups have rejected Planning Minister Lord Falconer’s claims that the planning system would be “more democratic” if parliament were to decide on major infrastructure projects.
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ABI urges Govt to improve flood defences
Properties at risk from flooding will not secure insurance cover unless defences are radically improved, according to recent research. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned that nearly 2m…
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Benchmark wins Golden Square redevelopment consent
Benchmark has been granted conditional planning consent from Westminster council for a multi-million-pound redevelopment of the southern side of Golden Square, London W1.
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Berkeley Homes puts Chelsea Wharf hotel on market
Berkeley Homes is looking for bidders to take a 1,000-year lease on a four-star hotel development at Chelsea Bridge Wharf (pictured), SW8.
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NAO recommends property split for PFI projects
The National Audit Office has recommended separating the financing of future PFI projects from the property elements. The independent audit body said in a report published today that money could…
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Falconer eyes Irish planning gain model
Planning Minister Lord Falconer is leaning towards introducing the Irish model for planning gain, following comments made at the CBI conference this week.
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Six architects shortlisted for Manchester Millennium Village
Six architects have been shortlisted to design the masterplan for Urban Splash’s 11.33ha (28-acre) Manchester Millennium Village. The shortlist comprises Alsop Architects, which drew up the masterplan for Rotterdam in…
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DTLR’s Evans to be Southwark regeneration director
The DTLR’s Dr Paul Evans has taken the position of Southwark regeneration director, following Fred Manson’s decision to step down. Evans was formerly head of urban policy at the DTLR,…
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Scottish First Minister faces no confidence vote
Henry McLeish, Scotland’s First Minister, will face a vote of no confidence in the Scottish Parliament tomorrow. It is unlikely that McLeish will lose his position, as he has already…