Land Development Articles & Blog

Reclaiming Redundant Land: A Green Solution to Housing and Climate Change

In the ongoing battle against climate change, innovative solutions are needed to address the growing demand for housing while minimizing environmental impact. One promising avenue is the development o...

Levelling up and the Regeneration Bill: Further Hope for Under-Utilised Land?

Could the new Bill assist with brownfield development and encourage the use of under-utilised buildings? There are some positive signs:Land Ownership Data: Information on contractual arrangements...

Climate Change and Land Hero

Whilst the UK may be basking in the current heatwave, it serves as a reminder that we are seeing massive increases in temperatures worldwide, particularly in western parts of the United States and Can...

The Forgotten Brownfield Sites

We have all seen headlines over the past year about sweeping changes made by the Government to help release more brownfield sites for housing development, however are our local authorities (LAs) makin...

Utilities: Constraints or Opportunities?

If you are a landowner, a commercial or residential developer or a residential property owner, and your land or property is affected by any of the following constraints:Overhead electricity lines...

What is a Brownfield Register?

What is a Brownfield Register? In light of the UK Government’s recent planning reforms most of us now know what brownfield land is. But what is a brownfield land register?Every local authority...

Are House Builders giving First Time Buyers what they need? Part 4 - Potential Solutions

The UK urgently needs more housing. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has estimated that 225,000 – 275,000 new homes are needed per year to keep up with population growth an...

Are House Builders giving First Time Buyers what they need? Part 3 - Planning Restrictions

The UK urgently needs more housing. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has estimated that 225,000 – 275,000 new homes are needed per year to keep up with population growth an...

Are House Builders giving First Time Buyers what they need? Part 2 - Plot Size

The UK urgently needs more housing. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has estimated that 225,000 – 275,000 new homes are needed per year to keep up with population growth an...

High Street Shopping - A thing of the Past?

The redevelopment of historic high street locations continues to prove challenging due to reduced demand for retail space as a result of competition from the online retail market. However, there are...