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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

Drogheda and District Chamber took part in the public consultation event at the Louth County Council civic offices in Fair Street regarding a potential Heritage Regeneration project within the West Street area of Drogheda Town Centre. The project is funded under Thrive, which aims to re-imagine town centres and to transform publicly owned vacant or derelict heritage buildings within those town centres through renovation, renewal, and adaptive reuse. “There is a possible €7m investment opportunity here for a project in Drogheda and it would be great to get that funding. There is so much the town needs and this would be a great start,” chamber CEO, Hubert Murphy, stated.

🏡 The Future of HMOs: What’s Next? 🏡 With rising demand for affordable housing, HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) are becoming a key part of the property market. But what does the future hold? From regulations to design trends, we explore what’s next for landlords and tenants. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/epQ_jz6f 📞 Landline: 01392 920142 📱 Phone: 07712398696 #HMO #PropertyInvestment #RealEstate #Landlords

Some of these things are look at and loosely tied up before the bid finalization / award ..... Especially relocation piece and the bio sensitivity of the lands in for relocation ...

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

As always, a timely and hugely informative day at the Land, Planning and Development Federation Annual Conference. Paul Basham and Spencer Bryan heard from a wide range of speakers covering various subjects, all centred around the importance of housing delivery, unlocking developable sites through forward planning, and emphasising the role of local planning authorities in enabling growth and delivering on the country's housing ambitions—against the backdrop of a challenging housing and development environment. Long-term forecasts predict a positive outlook for both interest rates and house values, which should support confidence returning to the market. Across the disciplines within Paul Basham Associates, we will be exploring opportunities to support the delivery of key strategic infrastructure and help unlock future development sites across the country. #HousingDelivery #UrbanDevelopment #PlanningForTheFuture #LocalPlanningAuthorities #InfrastructureDevelopment #StrategicInfrastructure #FutureGrowth #DevelopmentOpportunities #HousingAmbitions #UnlockingDevelopment #PaulBashamAssociates

Good news to start the New Year, as Thakeham receives a resolution to grant planning permission yesterday evening for 86 net zero carbon homes in Dorking. With average house prices 15x higher than the average earnings in Mole Valley, development on this allocated site in the recently adopted Local Plan includes 40% affordable housing to help meet local needs. A huge team effort from everyone at Thakeham who has helped take this site through the promotion and application processes over many years to get to this point. Adrian M Lee Megan Green MRTPI Lisa Ramnarine MRTPI Chris Brake Hannah Bellamy Jamie Benzie Tom Elliott MRICS Andy Hutt Chloe Chamberlain Elliot Steele Gemma Gallant Ryan Walker MRTPI FRSA https://lnkd.in/e7M7pqWD

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

Tackling the housing crisis with Bode New Zealand is facing a significant housing crisis, with affordable homes becoming increasingly scarce for many Kiwis. The need for innovative, sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. Bode's modular building system is designed to tackle this challenge head-on, providing a viable path to affordable, energy-efficient housing across the country. Our system allows for the rapid assembly of high-quality homes that are both cost-effective and sustainable. By reducing construction times and minimising waste, Bode ensures that more Kiwis have access to safe, comfortable, and affordable housing. Discover how Bode is leading the charge in solving New Zealand's housing crisis. Join us in our mission to provide affordable housing solutions and support the well-being of communities across Aotearoa. #NZHousingCrisis #AffordableHomes #BodeInnovation #bodehomes

On the weekend UTRC's Dr Ehsan Noroozinejad spoke on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)'s Radio National about the cost and time saving potential of Modern Methods of Construction, specifically prefabricated and modular housing, and how they can help address the housing crisis in Australia. Modern methods of construction are also a win win for sustainability with prefabricated and modular builds having a lower environmental impact and great potential to reduce emissions associated with housing construction.   While there are challenges to be overcome in the Australian context around policy, planning reforms, and the development of the industry it is promising that the Federal Government has just committed $900M to overcoming the structural barriers for the industry to expand. Currently the industry is lagging behind government due to preferences for incumbent methods, here there are lessons to be learnt from international contexts and through knowledge exchange. More investment will be needed at federal and state government levels to meet the urgent demand for more houses. Deborah Sweeney Heather A Horst Nicky Morrison Greg Morrison Siobhain O'Leary Sammy Cheung Davina Rooney Monica Richter Christopher Lee Richa Sud Greg Woodhams James Martin Institute for Public Policy Property Council of Australia Green Building Council of Australia Shelter NSW WSP in Australia Business Western Sydney Faith Housing Australia Housing All Australians PowerHousing Australia Burwood Council Mirvac Social Futures Astrolabe Group MiTek Boxareno | modular constructions