Weston Homes points finger at government as it scraps plans for major Norwich development
Weston Homes has scrapped plans for its £300million Anglia Square development in Norwich which was due to deliver over 1,000 new homes.
Planning
Weston Homes points finger at government as it scraps plans for major Norwich development
Weston Homes has scrapped plans for its £300million Anglia Square development in Norwich which was due to deliver over 1,000 new homes. The housebuilder had been working on the site for eight years and has placed the blame on the Conservative government for the decision to cancel the plans. It is understood that Weston Homes will lose £7.5million by walking away. The 4.6-hectare Anglia Square scheme was expected to deliver up to 1,100 homes, alongside 8,000 sq m of retail, office and leisure space, as well as a community hall. Weston Homes said that several separate factors had had a detrimental impact on the scheme’s financial viability, which ultimately led to the developer withdrawing its plans, citing planning delays, the ongoing nutrient
Industry reaction to the new National Planning Policy Framework announcement
Here’s how the housebuilding industry reacted to Michael Gove’s announcement of the new National Planning Policy Framework.
Industry reaction to the new National Planning Policy Framework announcement Read More »
Housing secretary sets out new National Planning Policy Framework
Michael Gove has unveiled the new National Planning Policy Framework which will clamp down on planning delays.
Housing secretary sets out new National Planning Policy Framework Read More »
Planning permission approvals for new home sites fall to new record low
The HBF’s Housing Pipeline report shows that the number of planning permissions granted for new homes has fallen to another record low.
Planning permission approvals for new home sites fall to new record low Read More »