Ben Flatman

1 month ago | bdonline.co.uk | Ben Flatman

Derelict site has been vacant for almost four decades Glasgow city council has approved O’DonnellBrown’s plans for more than 300 homes on a derelict riverside site which has been vacant for nearly four decades. The council’s planning committee has unanimously approved developer New City Vision’s scheme at the southern boundary of Govan Graving Docks. The development is set to be delivered in phases and will include 74 one-bedroom flats, 208 two-bedroom flats, and 22 three-bedroom flats.

1 month ago | building.co.uk | Ben Flatman

Around 400 schools and NHS sites to be fitted with energy-saving devices The UK government has announced its first major project for Great British Energy, aimed at reducing energy bills for public services through the installation of solar panels on schools and NHS sites across England. The £200m initiative is part of the government’s attempts to alleviate the financial strain caused by rising energy costs on public services.

1 month ago | bdonline.co.uk | Ben Flatman

AHMM also part of team working on 18-month commission  Prior + Partners has been appointed to lead the campus masterplan framework for the University of Leeds, following a three-stage public procurement process. The 18-month commission forms part of the university’s response to changing global expectations around the design and experience of academic campuses.

1 month ago | housingtoday.co.uk | Ben Flatman

Project will also include new public realm, cafe and performance space Source: Pollard Thomas Edwards Plans for a mixed-use development in Stratford, east London have been approved by Newham Council’s planning committee. The scheme, developed by Pickstock Group and designed by Pollard Thomas Edwards, will include 355 homes, of which 75% will be build to rent and 25% for affordable tenures., alongside new public space and cultural facilities.

1 month ago | bdonline.co.uk | Ben Flatman

Campaigners seek public inquiry into Allies and Morrison’s plans for fire-damaged Palladian mansion Source: Allies and Morrison The Georgian Group has written to Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Rayner, urging her to call in the recently approved proposals for Clandon Park, the Grade I-listed Palladian house gutted by fire in 2015.