.@createstreets@RBKC Glad to see that garish Santander signage in Kensington High Street will after 15 years revert to proper position but still far to bright red - their house style!still
Sometimes “big brands” tell planning authorities or business districts that they “must” have loud and garish fascias to “go” with their brand colouring. It’s always nonsense. They don’t.
Superb summary of current housebuilding stasis by @Paul_SLG - surely no other sector is actively obstructed from meeting customer needs to such an extent?
Also, there’s nothing Govt can do to deliver even one additional home before a GE, so they’re just appealing to NIMBYs now…
.@CemKemahli Not sure who "we" is - not the Government, Mayor or @RBKC Big files are associated with big applications from big developers, but ofter poor delivery reco, especially tall buildingsrd - y'all buildings in particular! developers with poor delivery reek
My post today on https://t.co/jxf52qEzN4 is a personal one:
https://t.co/r013n0f4aV
After 41 years @Stiruni@stirIRS I will be retiring as Deputy Principal at the end of September though continuing with a few things, such as @ScotlandsTowns
…which was so successful, in a three-year-old period enabled the council to deliver nearly 2,000 homes on small sites alone; by some margin, the most of any London borough.
.@Paul_SLG Development of the 48 London Plan Opportunity Areas is fundamentally dependent on large-scale infrastructure investment before the question of planning consent. Why are they still empty after 15 years. They will not £millions like Vauxhall Nine Elms Batterseas!
Beware the looming land shortage.
You can’t build new homes without having land with planning permission - an increasingly rare commodity.
And further falls are already baked in.
If you think things are bad now, wait until you see what’s coming...
https://t.co/kMK7PXYAGT
.@London_Forum@LDN_planning We may have large amounts of land in the 48 London Plan Opportunity Areas, but they are "available", many for 10-15 years, because they need considerable investment in infrastructure.
Beware the looming land shortage.
You can’t build new homes without having land with planning permission - an increasingly rare commodity.
And further falls are already baked in.
If you think things are bad now, wait until you see what’s coming...
https://t.co/kMK7PXYAGT
.@londonyimby There seems to be no incentive for house builders to produce more housing in London & certainly not enough to reduce house prices. Reality seems to trump wishful thinking/political belief that accelerating supply can be achieved to bring down prices.
Competition & Markets Authority express ‘fundamental concerns’ over the operation of new homes market. CMA discovers output is regulated by builders to maintain prices. Shock horror. It’s a free market for heavens sake. Why would they sell at a loss? https://t.co/1wX8XOojx7
Competition & Markets Authority express ‘fundamental concerns’ over the operation of new homes market. CMA discovers output is regulated by builders to maintain prices. Shock horror. It’s a free market for heavens sake. Why would they sell at a loss? https://t.co/1wX8XOojx7
@robzowski Thanks - circulated with comments. @DLUHC just can't write policy that matches the lived reality of London. Brownfield is the only show in town; short-let losses already producing large net losses against housing target will be legitimised -makesnonsenseofdeliverys
In every London borough, the average rent for a one-bedroom home on the private market is at least one third of median pre-tax pay in London.
In Westminster & Kensington and Chelsea, it's *more than 70%*.
Rent affordability by London borough: https://t.co/7P11q5JUWo
At #COP28, rich countries promised to help poorer countries recover from climate disasters with a new fund. Only weeks later, they are arguing among themselves instead of getting on with the work!
Will you tell them to get on with it?
https://t.co/GSATS6NdFP
Did you know 109 Hillingdon schools have a Walk Zone Map displayed at their school entrance?
These maps were designed to increase walking and active travel & to contribute to TfL's Healthy Streets targets.
The map suggests to parents to walk all or part of the school journey.
Planning takes too long in Britain - it hampers growth and breeds consultancy fees and uncertainty.
Happy to say that @RBKC has now launched a fast track service for smaller applications.
https://t.co/QyTfJCiCDj