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Planning consent for Cadogan Estate redevelopment in Chelsea

Friday, December 16th, 2011

The PPS central London development team secured permission for the Cadogan Estate on Tuesday night (13 December) for a major mixed use redevelopment in Chelsea.  The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea’s Major Planning Development Committee voted 8 to 1 in favour of the proposals for this major new building on a prime site in Sloane [...]

PPS Bulletin: Mary Portas – the saviour of our high streets?

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

So, the Queen of Shops has spoken. Less red tape, more public-private sector co-operation, more market stalls, more of a town centre emphasis.
Echoing a Localism Act that includes a presumption in favour of sustainable development, the fashion guru and TV retail fixer’s report is a timely examination of how to revitalise our beleaguered high streets, [...]

PPS address Social Housing conference on impact of localism

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

PPS Group founder and managing director, Stephen Byfield will addresss delegates at the annual Social Housing Law Association conference in London this week. Stephen’s presentation will focus on the impact of localism and planning reforms on social housing and discuss the planning issues registered providers will face following the introduction of the Localism Act 2011.
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PPS Bulletin: A new strategy for housing?

Monday, November 21st, 2011

As Europe is buffeted by a stormy economic climate, the Government’s new Housing Strategy announced today promises much on the horizon for a seasick British development industry.
With a strong emphasis on giving a helping hand to both housebuilders and the housing market, particularly prospective first-time buyers, at first glance you could be forgiven for thinking [...]