Jeremy Hunt announced proposals to overhaul the planning system to speed up the processing of applications in his Autumn Statement today
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Allies and Morrison’s Wimbledon show court plans dealt hammer blow
Allies and Morrison’s plans for a major expansion to Wimbledon’s tennis grounds have been dealt a hammer blow by Wandsworth Council, which has refused the scheme despite approval from neighbouring Merton Council
International Union of Architects calls for ‘urgent ceasefire’ in Gaza
The International Union of Architects (UIA) has called for an ‘urgent ceasefire’ in the Gaza strip
M&S clears first hurdle in legal challenge to Gove’s Oxford St refusal
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been given permission to proceed with a legal challenge against Michael Gove’s decision blocking the demolition of its flagship Oxford Street store
Social trust names winners of its 2024 People & Place grants
The Footwork Trust has announced the winners of its £100,000 2024 People & Place initiative, with 10 community placemaking projects selected to receive one-off flexible grants and mentoring
BDP unveils images of proposed Manchester ‘High Line’
BDP has unveiled its proposals for a garden bridge on Manchester’s Grade II-listed Castlefield Viaduct
DSDHA Holborn scheme approved in the face of strong opposition
Camden Council has approved a DSDHA mixed-use scheme which includes demolishing a 1960s tower in central London, despite vehement opposition from campaigners
Loader Monteith submits plans for Highlands home next to Stella McCartney proposal
Loader Monteith Architects has submitted plans for a remote Scottish Highlands home next to the site of Brown & Brown's controversial proposal for fashion designer Stella McCartney
Evacuated Bristol housing block ‘wasn’t built to design spec’
A Bristol councillor has said a housing block evacuated this week due to fears of ‘major structural faults’ wasn't built to plan
Jo Cowen and Pilbrow win planning for neighbouring Greenwich towers
Greenwich Council has approved neighbouring residential tower schemes by Jo Cowen Architects and Pilbrow & Partners next to the O2 arena on the Greenwich Peninsula