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Well, this has certainly been a controversial issue, testing the powers and controls of local and state governments, particularly in the context of housing. The truth is that this site, and many others like it, have to be considered as Gold Coast’s population grows. The question is, what will it look like, and how can we best involve the community in this journey? I would be surprised if the council weren't considering a longer-term plan for similar underutilised land parcels and their role in mixed-use developments, including housing, while maintaining a green and eco-friendly footprint. However, it has to act decisively, with close to 16,180 new residents arriving every year up to 2046. It will be interesting to see how the process unfolds from here. City of Gold Coast Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Local Government Association of Queensland #GoldCoast #Housing #LocalGovernment #Queensland #HousingDiversity

Members of our board visited Plymouth city centre recently to meet with local council leaders and politicians. Our collaboration with Plymouth City Council aims to regenerate Britain’s Ocean City to be one of Europe’s most vibrant waterfronts. We’re committed to delivering a strategy for the city centre that will attract new investment, and will work directly with the council to focus on: • the development of thousands of new homes with a mix of affordable, market and specialist housing  • revitalising key sites, improving infrastructure and enhancing the public realm  • promoting sustainable growth and creating vibrant communities  • supporting local economic development and job creation This work is in addition to our long-term support for one of the largest regeneration schemes in the southwest with Plymouth Community Homes.   #HomesEngland #Plymouth

The Croí Cónaithe scheme is set to provide €450 million to support the increased development of apartments, aiming to deliver approximately 5,000 new apartments across Ireland. Among a number of other regions, Waterford has been mentioned as one of the key locations set to see the apartment construction, with the aid of the scheme 👏 Read the article on this latest news 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dPiutbhi #Apartments #ApartmentDevelopment #Accommodation #Government #GovernmentFunding #Housing #HousingIreland #Property #PropertyDevelopment

✔️ Planning approved for the former Royal British Legion Hall in Norbury   Croydon Council has granted planning permission for our exciting project to reposition the former Royal British Legion Hall in Norbury into 20 affordable homes. Thank you to the planning officers for their cooperative approach and the committee members for their support of our plans. The existing site has been confirmed to be unfit for purpose and we are committed to revitalising this space, ensuring it serves the needs of local residents effectively. We will soon be transforming the hall into a vibrant site featuring much-needed housing and community infrastructure. Other Key Benefits:   🏘️ Enhanced Housing Options: We are increasing local housing choices with a mix of 20 new high-quality 1, 2, and 3-bedroom homes, addressing the growing demand for varied housing solutions in the area.   🏡 Affordable Living: Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the provision of 3 new affordable homes on-site, including 2 social rented units and 1 shared ownership unit, ensuring access to quality housing for all.   🌳 Green Belt Relief: By repositioning this brownfield site we are alleviating pressure on Croydon’s Green Belt, supporting sustainable urban growth without encroaching on protected green spaces.   🏗️ Community Infrastructure: The project will create new permanent jobs and generate additional employment opportunities through the construction process and apprenticeships, fostering local skills development.   💸 Financial Contributions: Through the Community Infrastructure Levy, we are securing essential financial contributions towards the improvement of local services, benefiting the wider community.   🌿 Environmental Enhancements: New green planting will enhance local biodiversity, improve air quality and provide a healthier environment for residents and visitors alike.   We are proud that our plans for this former Royal British Legion Hall align with Croydon Council’s vision for sustainable, inclusive and community-focused development.   Follow us for more updates as we embark on this transformative journey.   #CriterionCapital #RoyalBritishLegion #AstralHouse #Norbury #Croydon #SouthLondon #CroydonCouncil #Planning #AffordableHomes #CommunityEngagement #NewHomes #PlanningPermission

APPROVAL FOR USE OF HOLIDAY LET AS AN UNRESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Ellie MacNeil (Mitchell) MRTPI has obtained approval for a holiday let, located near Bude in north Cornwall, to be used as an unrestricted residential dwelling. Whilst both holiday lets and ordinary homes fall under use class C3 ‘dwellinghouses’, a condition attached to the former planning permission prevented the property being used for residential use other than as holiday accommodation. As we all know, housing is at the forefront of the Government’s agenda and Cornwall Council has a Housing Strategy in place affirming that there is a crisis in the provision of homes across the county. In response to these issues, there is a strong need to increase the supply of housing. This impetus has only increased as a result of the changes to the National Planning Policy Framework, which identifies a significant increase in the number of homes needing to be delivered in Cornwall. In considering our scheme, concerns were raised by Cornwall Council regarding the effect which loss of the holiday let would have on the local economy and also in respect of the lack of private amenity space which would be required as result of any change to a standard dwelling. Following discussions, we managed to successfully argue the benefits of the scheme and to allay the Council’s concerns. Central to our arguments was that the proposal would contribute to the local housing stock and would, therefore, help alleviate the strong need for new homes in the area. In addition, the proposal would not remove the ability for the property to be used as a holiday let, rather it would provide for a more flexible use. With the backing of the Cornwall Council Member for the area and with support also from the Parish Council, we managed to secure approval without having to present the scheme to Cornwall Council’s planning committee. This saved both time and cost for our client, as well as ensuring that the property became available for use as a home without further delay. If you have a holiday let or ‘normal’ residential property and would like to explore how to vary any restrictions on its use, you are likely to need to expert input. The context of the site will need to be thoroughly assessed in order to provide robust advice, as each property and context will be different. We can provide the support needed and we would be delighted to speak to you. #holidaylets #cornwallcouncil #planningconditions

New £2 Billion Edinburgh ‘West Town’ Neighbourhood Set to Proceed City of Edinburgh Council unanimously grants planning consent ‘in principle’ for  205-acre west Edinburgh site Plans include space for 7,000 new homes - plus two schools, a hotel,  and commercial, retail & community facilities. https://lnkd.in/eiCf2JSH

Bank of Ireland is delighted to provide €9.5m in funding to Cork based Hallmark Developments to support the construction of almost 200 homes in Mallow, Co. Cork.   The Rose Hill development, on the west side of Mallow, will consist of almost 200 A-rated units, including two, three, and four bedroom houses, as well as duplex apartments and a creche.   To find out more, read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gHPVC7rx   #ad   Michael Lauhoff | Nikki Canavan | Brian Gaffney | Andrew Conway | Barry Galligan | Alma Sheehan

A recent opinion poll by Sunday Independent and Ireland Thinks shows that 59% of the public identify housing as the main priority for Ireland to tackle. This highlights how important it is for the government to take an all-encompassing strategic approach to housing policy which would enable multiple accommodation options – such as Co-living.   Co-living can give life to vacant properties and provide a practical solution to overcrowded cities, like our office-to-residential property Rathmines House which has been recently highlighted on Newstalk Breakfast.    As Co-living falls under the net of banned BTR schemes in Ireland, we believe that it should be reintroduced for the conversion of derelict office buildings at a minimum.   Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eunmrgk6   #RathminesHouse #GraylingProperties #RealEstate #Community #Property Irish Independent

Barrier-free parking improvements at city arenas would cost $500K The cost estimate excludes the Sudbury Community Arena, whose operations are slated to shift to the planned downtown arena/events centre slated to open by May 2028 🌐 https://buff.ly/3BRGDVU