We present key outcomes of our Brownfield Intelligence Network event on improving stakeholder communication and collaboration in the risk assessment-remediation-development process.
Fund says it was concerned about levels of support and lack of community consultation, but reformers say there are not enough funds and little viable alternative options.
Some big projects have gone through this week including York Council announcing the go-ahead for its 2500 homes project. But in Norwich Weston Homes is fighting Robert Jenrick's refusal of a scheme, in the High Court.
The report outlines the severe threats from soil degradation and outlines radical solutions including soil risk based registers and assessments prior to land sales going through.
It won Best Preparatory Work and Best Project Closure/Verification categories and was in a consortium which won Best Materials Re-use and Best Infrastructure.
Once the heart of the industrial revolution, the Midlands region is emerging as the centre of innovation for brownfield regeneration. Ian Grant investigates
Councillors concerned in Redcar despite big contribution , student accommodation issues again, more greenfield houses than agreed and developer says biodiversity guidance will restrict housing numbers.
CPRE report reveals planning permission for 565,564 units on brownfield and says it is not the planning system stopping faster housing but slow build out rates and market drivers.
A public inquiry on timing, brownfield beats greenfield in Caerphilly, a council rejects plans from its own company, and several regeneration deals this week
A site vacant for 30 years set for development, a rejection due to 'factory views', residential-over-car-park developments continue apace and industrial land around Manchester proving popular, this week.
CPRE claims Solihull hasn't come up with accurate figures for brownfield sites in the centre of Solihull, but council leader says a brownfield first policy is being followed
The Environment Agency has replaced to long lasting and influential risk assessment and remediation methodology with a restructured and updated process.
Atkins’ report on open data in brownfield and contaminated land says it should not be siloed and aims to challenge the norm and start disruptive conversations within the industry about how data is accessed and where the true value lies. Ian Grant reports.
The Prime Minister confirms housing targets will focus on brownfield, but a growing group of Conservative MPs say they will oppose the proposals for housing allocations.
In a flash webinar run by Paul Nathanail – GHD’s technical director contaminated land assessment and remediation – the impacts of the Planning for the Future whitepaper on the UK’s mature brownfield industry were discussed at length. Ian Grant reports.
In Liverpool, worries over lack of control on lorry parks, while in Salford, a victory for brownfield , a new Neighbourhood concept development in Rochdale, and a warning to infill developers in south London, this week.
A development prospectus for the North Shore shows moderated building heights, less massing and enhanced heritage views in an attempt to retain World Heritage status
Councils can bid for £20m towards remediation and infrastructure to bring forward housing sites, while partnerships can make bids to a £10m fund for property programmes.
