Monthly Archives: March 2012

Robert Davis

Davis spells out planning fees crisis

Westminster’s economy is under threat because government delay in approving increased planning fees is threatening the ability of the planning system to meet demand. That was the warning from Councillor Robert Davis, deputy leader of Westminster and cabinet member for … Continue reading

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New City schemes must provide sustainable drainage

New and redeveloped sites in the City will have to include Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) as part of their proposals under new regulations now out for consultation. The Corporation is calling on the government to simplify flood prevention measures to … Continue reading

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City adopts four new SPDs

The City Corporation has finalised four Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) covering Bank, Charterhouse Square, Crescent and Lloyd’s Avenue conservation areas, following the integration of consultation feedback.

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middlesex hospital

Fitzroy Place approval includes reduced affordable

Exemplar Properties, Aviva and Kaupthing’s revised proposals for the former Middlesex Hospital have been approved and included a reduced affordable housing contribution.

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