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Really concerned by the height of the building proposed in this plan for Newquay Station quarter.

Gaining community trust and effectively communicating plans will be vital for Brisbane 2032 infrastructure developments. Learn about the award-winning engagement strategy for Sydney’s busy Wynyard Station. https://bit.ly/4gYmtsI #Brisbane2032 #Transport #Engagement

🌟 Exciting news for our region! The Bundaberg Region has received nearly $20 million in funding from the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program, supporting 25 local projects across 11 key programs! This funding means important upgrades and developments are on the way, including: ✅ New shade structures ✅ Pathway improvements ✅ Road and bridge renewals ✅ Coastline Storm Tide Study ✅ Stage 1 Anzac Park redevelopment ✅ Wallaville Park upgrade ...and much more! These projects will deliver significant benefits, from better infrastructure and recreation spaces to improved safety and resilience across the region. It’s fantastic to see investments like this helping to enhance our community while easing financial pressures on local ratepayers. #WorksForQueensland #CommunityDevelopment #LocalProjects #InfrastructureMatters #BetterTogether

Building sustainable infrastructure for current and future residents is crucial as communities expand and populations increase. In particular, the City of Chestermere expects its population to grow by 30,000 people in the next 20 years, which has necessitated modifications to the Rainbow Road infrastructure. These changes include expanding the roadway and increasing sanitation capacity. Currently, construction is underway to twin Rainbow Road, which will lead to a better network of roads and improved traffic flow for residents. Additionally, a new multi-use pathway will be built on the west side of Rainbow Road to connect the east and west sides, benefiting communities on the west side as they continue to grow and expand. This project is expected to be completed later this year. At CIMA+, when we engineer for people, we create sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow. https://lnkd.in/gvDAUFEb #EngineeringForPeople #CityOfChestermere #Wastewater #Infrastructure #Transportation

What role do HMOs play in a Council's housing supply? In a recent decision, the Planning Inspectorate corroborated Viable Placemaking's position that HMOs do play a role in delivering a sufficient supply and mix of homes to meet the needs of the community. Read our featured Insight on this project below and, for more details on the case and how Viable Placemaking can support your planning for HMOs, please don't hesitate to get in touch! https://lnkd.in/edmTSfGn #HMO #housingneeds #housingsupply #planning #appealdecision #planningapplication #planningappeal #appeal #planninginspectorate

We’re delighted to have submitted an outline planning application for up to 270 new homes in Ashtead, Surrey, with our Vistry Group partners. Our plans for the site will bring forward vital, high-quality homes – 108 of which will be affordable – and include a new community building and public green spaces on land south of Ermyn Way. This will be a critical development for Mole Valley District Council (MVDC), where 833 new homes a year are required to meet Government targets. Only 163 new homes were added in the year to March 2024, so our development in Ashtead will be significant, in delivering a third of MVDC’s annual target. Our proposals are in full accordance with the adopted Mole Valley Local Plan (MVLP), which allocated the site for development – making effective and efficient use of the land with new homes, gypsy and traveller pitches, community space including nursery provision and public open space. We have shaped our proposals carefully to ensure there is no significant impact on Green Belt land, and are committed to providing a high-quality, Net Zero development that reduces carbon emissions and enhances the resilience of the development to a changing climate. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/dbU-9KVq #NewHomes #Housebuilding #AffordableHomes #WatesDevelopments #Planning #NetZero #ThrivingPlaces

What a fantastic way to end the year - We are thrilled to share that Landen has secured rezoning for 500+ homes in the heart of the Bella Vista Metro Precinct! The NSW Government’s has finalised the Transport-Oriented Development (TOD) Tier 1 Program, unlocking much needed additional housing supply in key urban locations. Our Bella Vista Town Centre Development, saw significant uplift and transformation in line with the sites capacity and position to deliver core infrastructure and more homes. Originally approved for 224 apartments, the project will now capitalise on an uplift in Floor Space Ratio (FSR) from 1:1 to 1.9:1. Through our development, we will establish a thriving and vibrant community of over 500 homes, with a focus on thoughtfully planned communal amenities and a connection to green spaces. We will also deliver core precinct infrastructure including a major bridge over Elziabeth Mcarther Creek, as well as dedicating additional land to expand the precincts district park. Working closely with the NSW Government via the State Significant Development (SSD) Pathway activated for TOD precincts, we are set to lodge our new SSDA by mid 2025, targeting approval in 90 days via the accelerated assessment targets set by DPHI. Read our latest article to learn more about this exciting milestone: https://hubs.ly/Q02_T4Yy0

🚊 Help Connect Western and Northern Sydney: Support the Parramatta Light Rail Extension! Over the Christmas break many of my fellow Sydney residents must have travelled on the Parramatta Light Rail, and observed how it connected communities and made travelling convenient. However, there is one missing link for which I need your support! I've launched a petition calling on the NSW Government and local councils to extend the Parramatta Light Rail from Carlingford to Epping (about ~3 kms) and bridge the gap between the North and the West. This vital infrastructure project would: 🔄 Create a direct rail connection between Western and Northern Sydney 🚇 Quickly connect Parramatta to the existing M1 metro line (via Epping) 🏢 Boost economic opportunities across multiple business districts 🌱 Reduce traffic congestion and our environmental footprint 🏠 Increase property values and development potential ⏱️ Cut commute times for thousands of residents This extension isn't just about transport - it's about building stronger, more connected communities and creating sustainable growth corridors for our region's future. Every signature counts! If you believe in better public transport for Sydney, please: 1. Sign the petition - https://chng.it/fhVrD6gJk2 2. Share this post with your network 3. Tag anyone you know who lives or works in these areas Together, we can make this happen! Who's with me? #ParramattaLightRail #SydneyTransport #PublicTransport #Parramatta #Carlingford #Epping #SydneyInfrastructure #CommunityCampaign

Crawley Borough Council reaches retrofitting milestone Crawley Borough Council is pleased to announce its 1,000th council home has been retrofitted by Mears Group as part of a £4 million Towns Fund project to improve energy efficiency in its housing stock through a ‘fabric first’ approach and save around 900 tonnes of carbon dioxide. The council is working with Mears Group (one of the UK’s leading housing solution providers) and Wates (one of the largest family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies in the UK) to complete the retrofit of more than 1,500 council-owned flats with cavity wall insulation. Better wall insulation means less energy is needed to heat the building, yielding a greater level of energy efficiency. It is also an effective way of cutting carbon emissions by significantly reducing the wastage of energy caused by poor insulation. https://lnkd.in/eESXbWdu #townsfund #mhclg #crawley #cavitywallinsulation #netzero #decarbonisation #sustainability

GLEESON LAND SECURES FIRST GREY BELT PLANNING CONSENT!! Having worked proactively with council officers at Basildon Council throughout the application process for our site in Billericay, we are thrilled to announce that we have just received a resolution to grant planning permission subject to a legal agreement at committee. This grey belt release site is also a draft allocation in the Regulation 18 consultation which is currently live.   A highly sustainable grey belt scheme, the development will provide a number of benefits to the local area:-   🏡 Delivery of up to 250 much needed high-quality homes, of which 50% will be affordable housing split between Affordable, Social Rented, First Homes and Shared Ownership. 🚲 Local cycle and walking improvements delivered along Laindon Road towards the town centre to encourage sustainable modes of transport 🚎 A financial contribution to Bus service enhancements along either the Tye Common Road or Laindon Road Corridors to improve frequency / accessibility and routing 🌳 Creation of 7.8ha of open space for the benefit of both existing residents and future occupiers including formal and informal space, play facilities and walking routes 🦡 A predicted on-site biodiversity net gain of circa 26% and the protection of existing wildlife including badgers and their sets ⚕️ £125,000 for NHS healthcare improvements which will fund the re-configuration, refurbishment, extension, or relocation of premises 🛝 £1,360,973.29 total S106 contributions which will aid local transport including improved bus services, open space, culture and play, healthcare, employment & skills   We would like to thank the landowners for their continued support and trust throughout this process as well as the consultant team for their help in delivering this highly sustainable and locally required scheme. #Gleeson #Land #LandPromotion #Homes #Partnership #Development #Planning #ContestedLand #StrategicLand #GreyBelt