Housing
A group of concerned residents in Dronfield, England, has won a significant battle against a proposed 132-home housing scheme, which they deemed to be an eyesore and a threat to their community's green belt. The scheme, initially proposed by W. Redmile and Sons Ltd, was met with fierce
Housing
The ACT government plans to increase housing stock in Canberra's inner-north suburbs by rezoning five-storey apartment blocks along the northernmost section of Northbourne Avenue. The proposal aims to accommodate up to 1000 new homes, with a focus on transit-oriented development. The government believes the proximity to the light
Housing
A proposal to build 180 new houses on farmland near Trowbridge, Wiltshire, will be considered by the strategic planning committee next week. The application, submitted by Barratt Homes, involves the demolition of farm buildings at Maxcroft Farm and the construction of a housing estate. The land is not currently zoned
City councils
Athens officials have paved the way for a major new residential development, despite concerns from some residents who worry about noise pollution and changes to the property. The 122-acre site, located just south of U.S. 72 and west of Cambridge Lane, has been rezoned from estate residential and agricultural
City councils
A forum at the city's Secular Humanist House earlier this month highlighted the city's ongoing housing crisis, with City Council candidate Paul Bustamante stating that developers have consistently chosen the "fee-in-lieu" option over building affordable units. While Bustamante's statement is mostly true,
Housing
Treveth's flagship low carbon housing scheme, Gwel Basset, has reached completion in Redruth, with all 185 new homes now occupied. This marks a significant milestone for the development company, its first residential scheme built according to its own sustainable Design Guide. The scheme was developed in partnership with
Housing
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board has approved financing for six housing developments across the state to create or preserve affordable housing units. The developments are set to provide a total of 601 units for families and older Ohioans in various counties. Central Brookside Place, St. George on the
City councils
The Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) has taken swift action in response to a flash flood incident at Taman Guar Perahu, ordering a developer to stop work at the site of a housing project due to violations of conditions under the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 and the Land
City councils
Leicester City Council has announced the selection of Tilia Homes as the preferred developer for the next phase of the Ashton Green housing development, a major urban extension in the city. The development, which was first allocated for 3,500 homes in 2006, aims to provide approximately 3,000 properties,
City councils
Construction of the Riverhavn development, a project that could bring up to 250 apartments and a 16-story building to Stoughton, is set to begin in the third quarter of 2026. The Alexander Company, a Madison-based developer, plans to build 122 apartments by the third quarter of 2027 on riverfront land
Housing
The federal government's Build Canada Homes initiative has been welcomed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) as a clear commitment to working in partnership with municipalities, provinces, and territories to address the housing and affordability crisis. This announcement marks a strong signal of leadership on the issue,
Housing
Leicester City Council has selected Tilia Homes, part of untypical, as the preferred developer for the next wave of homes on the Ashton Green development. The new homes will be built on 55 acres of allocated land and will contribute to the city's ambition to build 3,000
