Major multi-million development of Longfield Centre in Prestwich has been given the green-light to go-ahead. The Longfield Centre site is set to receive a £100m overhaul in a joint venture between Muse and Bury Council. Plans, which have been shaped by the input of...
Urban housing architect practice, Gouldstone & Co has been granted planning permission on an ‘awkward’ backland site in Greenwich, south London. Six houses are planned for the 585m² triangular estate, with four three-beds, one four-bed and one two-bed. All but one...
Horticultural charity, Perennial is calling for the community to share its views in a new Perception Survey and online panel. The survey is designed to help Perennial understand how it is perceived within the sector, identify areas for improvement and influence future strategies. "We’re committed to making a difference to the lives of those...
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any successful business. Cash flow is what allows a company to pay its staff, purchase stock, and ensure contractual overheads are paid on time. Once cash flow becomes squeezed, problems can quickly spiral, taking a once thriving company from a position of solvency to one which is struggling to meet its financial...
Bellway London has secured planning permission for a ‘multifunctional’ park on its Harbour Village development in Northfleet, as part of the Ebbsfleet Garden City development. The almost 3 ha park has been named Bevan’s Park, named after Thomas Bevan, one of the founding partners of the site's original chalk quarry. It will include a heritage...
Plans have been submitted for a new home garden neighbourhood project set to give Rochdale, Manchester a boost in green infrastructure. The hybrid application, submitted by Redrow, includes a new public park and wildflower meadow, green corridors and over 1,000 new homes. Plans include a 13.4ha park to the south, a wildflower meadow, green...
Wholesale renovation plans set for a 1980s office block in Birmingham’s business district include a new roof top terrace and external feature redesigns. The six-storey building has approximately 68,000 sq ft of internal floor space and is in ‘immediate need’ of rejuvenation, according to a report submitted in support of the planning application....
Pro Landscaper has revealed the shortlist for its Project Awards, in association with Provender Nurseries. The Pro Landscaper Project Awards celebrate landscaping projects with a value under £50k, giving companies within the sector the opportunity to showcase the remarkable feats achievable on smaller budgets. More than 60 projects have been...
The governments’ recent plans to relax restrictions on water pollution has been blocked by the House of Lords. The government put forward plans to remove EU-era ‘nutrient neutrality’ rules last month, with the intention to encourage housebuilding amid current sector slump, and support its own housebuilding target. UK housebuilding has fallen to...
Members of some of the industry’s leading charities and organisations gathered together on Friday at RHS Garden Wisley to hear the initial results of an industry-wide Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) survey. Following the signing of the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter for the Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping &...
Landscape architect and horticulturist Carolin Göhler has been revealed as the new president-elect at the Landscape Institute, saying she looks forward to “a new chapter to build a progressive and inclusive” organisation. The announcement comes after what has been a controversial year for the Landscape Institute, after its previous...
An associate landscape architect at Land Studio swam with triathlete Sean Conway to support him in his challenge to complete 105 triathlons back-to-back across 105 consecutive days. Kate Richards accompanied Conway for a series of early morning swims throughout his world-record breaking challenge, as the 42-year-old Zimbabwean endurance...
Bowles & Wyer celebrated its 30th anniversary last night at the venue of one of its most prolific projects. The design and build company, which was founded three decades ago by Chris Bowles and John Wyer, brought its colleagues, partners and clients together for an event at 78 St James Street. The Grade II listed building in central London is...
The winners have been announced for this year’s National Landscape Awards 2023. Winners span across 25 categories, with 50 companies being recognised, including Ground Control – which has won five – and Wright Landscapes and GP Plantscape, which both have won three. In total, 69 awards were presented. “The willingness to partake in this process...
British architecture firm BDP has put forward plans for more than 500 homes in Liverpool’s Love Lane, which will reuse part of the city’s existing “historic” brick railway arches. Sources Developments and Network Rail have collaborated with BDP to put forward development plans for 507 homes built adjacent to the railway lines, north of the city...
A British bank has provided funding for 10,000 new sustainable homes across the south of Wales in the next decade. Lloyds Bank has contributed a £100m sustainability linked loan to social housing provider, Pobl Group, in a bid to incentivise Pobl to meet its target on new home energy ratings and increase the number of affordable homes. ...
A development project in Manchester, with an almost £30m estimated economic impact, has secured more than £128m backing. Property developer and investment specialist, Select Property has secured the funding from finance provider, Maslow Capital, fast-tracking its One Port Street residency project in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Over 22,000 sq...
Several construction industry organisations are calling for immediate action from the new net zero minister. The appointment of new secretary of state for energy security and net zero, Claire Mouthinho MP, has prompted the construction sector to put forward a list of priorities. “Millions are living in energy inefficient homes that are in dire...
HTA Design will lead several heritage regeneration projects across Canterbury after winning the council’s Levelling Up Fund Competition in May. The project includes the development of Story Gardens at Dane John and St May de Castro Gardens; Greyfriars Gardens and the Castle Grounds. The regenerative plans will deliver restorative landscapes...
Higgins Partnerships has been selected by Southwark Council to collaborate on two phases of the Ledbury Estate in Peckham, regeneration project. Four existing blocks with identified ‘structural and fire safety issues’ will be demolished and replaced with six blocks ranging from five to 22 storeys and 340 mixed tenure homes. A new multi-purpose...
Over 100,000 new builds originally delayed due to defective EU laws will be given the green light between now and 2030. Originally blocked by legacy EU laws on nutrient neutrality, including cases where planning permission had already been granted, the construction of all new builds in certain areas was ceased. The EU laws on nutrient neutrality...
England’s greenbelt has been called into question, and that question is, can it help the government solve the current housing crisis? In research conducted by independent architecture and surveying consultant, Woods Hardwick, England’s green belt is estimated to cover almost 13% (1.637m ha) of England’s total land area. Less than 10% (8.7) of...
Green infrastructure provider, ANS Global has acquired a new plant nursery in East Yorkshire, to support the “significant increase” in market demand. The 10-acre site will include a climate-controlled glasshouse and an automated irrigation system to support living wall and green roof growth externally and internally all year round. ANS Global...
Planning permission for a 650-home development in Mastin Moor, Derbyshire has been approved, with preparatory works already underway. The plans include 650 homes, including affordable and accessible properties, a local centre and elderly accommodation, encompassed by green space. The Devonshire Group, which owns the 46ha site, has begun...
When it comes to garden lighting installations, joint boxes play a crucial role in ensuring your lighting system operates smoothly and remains easy to maintain. However, their placement often becomes an overlooked aspect of the installation process. Ideally, joint boxes should always be kept accessible and never buried. This accessibility is key...
Plans to create a new sustainable and eco-friendly neighbourhood district centre in Oxford have been agreed by the council’s planning committee. The redevelopment plans, put forward by housing association Peabody and development partner Oxford City Council, include a new central green space for natural informal play, including a nature trail. The...
Revised proposals for the final stage of the Wapping Wharf regeneration scheme have been submitted, following a two-year consultation. If approved, the plans will provide “sustainable” new accommodations, retail facilities and workspaces, with additional public green spaces and balconies to support the local wildlife and improve the biodiversity...
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