london planning

"At the risk of reopening old wounds, cast your mind back to the three-year planning row that surrounded the proposed redevelopment of Marks and Spencer’s Marble Arch store. This project thrust the subject of retrofit as a means of carbon emissions mitigation firmly into the public spotlight, even though the construction industry had been building knowledge and expertise around the subject for many years prior to this."

"From February to May 2025 the Mayor of London, Sadiq Kahn, held a consultation on the future of Oxford Street. "

"The Greater London Authority’s consultation paper Towards a New London Plan highlights the importance of London’s economy. "

"Drawing on a rich history – and unique power of revival – the new London Growth Plan seeks to create a new model for urban growth and contribute to the capital’s next reinvention."

"As a national policy requirement, development must take a proactive approach to adapt to and mitigate climate change. "

"Over the last ten years, the changes within the super prime new build market can be summarised with three key Ws – the Who, the What, and the Where"

"The capital must remain attractive and accessible in order to stay competitive."