BTR News’ Post

Great work from Simon Hawley and the planning team on securing outline permission for a 185-home development in Worcestershire. Acting for David Wilson Homes, part of Barratt Redrow, the team submitted an application to Wychavon District Council, seeking outline permission for the development of a 40-acre agricultural site forming part of Orchard Farm to the north of Owletts End, Pinvin. The plans were approved subject to a number of conditions. Simon says: “This is an exciting application that will bring much-needed housing to Wychavon. The scheme will deliver up to 185 dwellings, 40 per cent of which will be made up of essential affordable housing, and a number of self-build plots, as well as a local centre, public open space including a play area, and associated infrastructure.” #planningpermission #newhomes #Worcestershire https://lnkd.in/e7JWi9-5

Evans Banks Planning Ltd are delighted to announce that RCTCBC Planning Committee determined to grant planning permission for the Life Property Group scheme for 41 affordable housing units at a long standing brownfield site at the edge of the settlement of Hirwaun, off Meadow Lane. The scheme will include a mix of units providing much needed social housing to the local community, as well as a range of onsite biodiversity enhancements. #townplanning #affordablehousing #residentialdevelopment

Lichfield District Council has secured £200,000 in funding to help small rural businesses and farms in the district expand or diversify. Rural England Prosperity Funding supports investment in micro or small businesses and funds equipment to enable greener, low carbon farming and the conversion of farm buildings for other commercial uses. The funding, administered via the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is for capital investment only and must be spent on assets such as building or equipment which are expected to be used for at least one year. Expressions of interest are invited now for funding to support projects as varied as new onsite accommodation or creation of a wedding venue, pet and equine facilities including kennels or livery, infrastructure to protect against flooding, the purchasing of process and packaging machinery such as brewing equipment and modernising kitchen facilities. Businesses are eligible if they are located outside in our District boundary but outside of our urban areas of Burntwood and Lichfield. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3UDwTFe #ruralfunding #lichfield #ukspf

Recent planning application marks another major development in Ravenscraig regeneration. 👏 A planning application for the extraction and remediation works of 200 acres of land has been submitted to North Lanarkshire Council. The success of the application could see 20% of the remediation sites begin in 2025 which will bring huge community, commercial and sustainable benefits. We are one step closer to forging a future of a self-sufficient community. 🌟 Read more: https://lnkd.in/exCPXkbm. #ForgingFutures #Ravenscraig #remediation Project Scotland North Lanarkshire Council Russell Wilkie

🏡 Exciting News for Saundersfoot! Persimmon West Wales has purchased land at Sandy Hill in #Saundersfoot, paving the way for 72 new high-quality homes in this beautiful #Pembrokeshire town. With planning permission secured in July, we're preparing to break ground and bring these much-needed homes to market by summer. This development offers a mix of one to four-bedroom homes, including detached, semi-detached, terraced houses, and apartments. Designed to meet local housing needs, 35% of the homes (25 in total) will be transferred to a local housing provider for rent and shared ownership, helping address Pembrokeshire’s housing list. Our vision goes beyond homes. The scheme includes: ✅ A community play area at its heart. ✅ Upgrades to highways and active travel routes. ✅ A dedicated active travel link to Sandy Hill Road. ✅ Sustainable drainage, rain gardens, and bio-retention areas. ✅ Green technologies like solar panels and EV charging points. ✅ Measures to preserve wildlife habitats, trees, and hedgerows. This project embodies our commitment to building quality homes while enhancing the local community and environment. #PersimmonHomes 

Persimmon Homes Wessex has secured planning permission for the next 152 high-quality homes at our Wellington Gate development, located on the former Grove Airfield site. “As part of this seventh phase, 35 homes will be transferred to a housing association, providing much-needed affordable and social housing to support local families on the Vale of White Horse District Council’s housing waiting list. Once complete, Wellington Gate will feature 1,500 homes, a primary school (already delivered), sports pitches set to be handed, and a secondary school now under construction. This is all part of our vision for a sustainable, green community that offers environmental, economic, and wellbeing benefits for residents.” #PersimmonHomes #Wantage

This clip higlights why we need to urgently level the national Urban Green (and supporting blue) Infrastructure policy playing field. Recent joint submissions from ASBEC, AILA, AIA, PIA, AGIN, AIH, Arb Aust and PLA - in response to Canberra's draft 'National Urban Policy'; highlighted the need for the Federal Govt to develop a national UGI strategy and co-invest in this critical community infrastructure - as Australian settlements become denser and hotter. A National UGI Roundtable is currently being formed - watch this green+blue+grey sector space.

Did you know that the Hammock Dunes Toll Bridge is privately owned by the Dunes Community Development District (DCDD). Community Development Districts (CDD), are “units of special - purpose local government” established by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes. CDD’s provide a mechanism for the financing and management of new communities, consistent with local government’s development procedures, regulations and environmental standards. The District is responsible for potable water and wastewater utilities, distribution of reclaimed water for irrigation, storm water management for the community, operations financing and maintenance of the Hammock Dunes Toll Bridge. DCDD services the communities of Hammock Dunes, Ocean Hammock, Yacht Harbor Village, and Hammock Beach. It is governed by a 5-person Board of Directors that is from and elected by those communities. Three of the five Board of Directors seats are up for election in 2024 and will be on the ballot for those communities. The Hammock Dunes toll bridge benefits the entire Flagler County and Palm Coast communities as it is one of two bridges that provides access to the barrier island, our shoreline, and the A1A Scenic Byway. Source material for this article can be found here: https://lnkd.in/euUixmgp. #votereducation #knowyourcandidates #communityleaders #leadership #PalmCoast #HammockDunes #CDD #FlaglerCounty

Rural housing programs are a lifeline for farmworkers! The USDA's Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing Program helps create affordable rental housing, addressing the housing crisis in rural areas where options are limited. Programs like these are vital for supporting the hardworking individuals who keep our farms thriving. #AffordableHousing #FarmworkerSupport #RuralCommunities #HousingForAll

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced $4.5 million in funding for Wakulla County’s “Project Boomer,” a 100,000-square-foot facility expansion for Residential Elevators. #BeyondOurBeaches Read More: https://bit.ly/409lYok