Planning

Government plans to unlock publicly-owned land for 40,000 homes
Homes to be built on unused land owned by the Ministry of Defence and Network Rail

Reeves claims housing victory in spring statement
Government within “touching distance” of 1.5m target as OBR confirms housing policy will add 0.4% to GDP

Henry Boot’s Tim Roberts on “rock-solid” balance sheet and future pipeline
Logistics and planning also in the spotlight in group’s results
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British Land wins planning for “first West End tower in a generation”
31-storey Euston Tower plans approved by Camden Council

BPF calls for extra planners to boost UK housebuilding
Additional 3,000 planning officers needed to embed planning reform

Oxford water deal unlocks 18,000 homes
Environment Agency and Oxford Council reach water treatment agreement

Shravan Joshi: "Destination City has evolved"
The outgoing City of London planning and transport committee chair on why resi won't be allowed, the potential for hotels and PBSA – and those pesky cycle spaces

Regal submits plans for North Finchley town centre masterplan
Site in Barnet to deliver 855 homes alongside new library and civic spaces

London housing pipeline falls to new low
Mayor courts developers as safety regulations and viability issues lead to fewest approvals since records began in 2004
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Retail
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Residential
Government plans to unlock publicly-owned land for 40,000 homes
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Corporate
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Student Accommodation
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People
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Logistics
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Investment
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Logistics
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Logistics
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Office
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People
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London
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Student Accommodation
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Self-storage
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Corporate
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Logistics
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Residential
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Logistics
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Retail
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Residential
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