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Plans have been refused by Redbridge council for the construction of 23 flats in Chadwell Heath, Romford. Richard Bonshor designed the project on behalf of <b>MK Contracts</b>. The developer is planning to appeal and is still hoping to start construction

Cala shifts out of apartments market to maintain record profits

Cala Homes’ "radical" decision to buck government policy and pull back on its apartment building programme has contributed to its achieving record results in tougher market conditions, according to chairman Geoff Ball.

COMMENT - Allison Heller

[MMC-IMG=2018-A=Left] Richard Rogers cap-tured the public imagination with his urban taskforce’s latest report, which comp-rehensively rubbishes the quality of new housing in city centres and growth areas.

Draft PPS3 must not avoid political taboos – HBF

The industry must seek to ensure that the government’s consultation draft of planning policy statement 3 (PPS3) on housing contains reasonable standards on car parking and density, HBF economics affairs director John Stewart has warned.

Westbury acquisition pushes Persimmon into FTSE 100

The year is drawing to a close with a fresh round of industry mergers and takeovers as challenging market conditions continue. Persimmon is acquiring Westbury for £643 million and Wimpey has announced plans to merge Laing Homes, which it acquired three ye

HBF ceo resigns

[MMC-IMG=2016-A=Left] Home Builders Federation chief executive Rob Ashmead has resigned, following four years in the role. During his time at the HBF, Ashmead spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving relations between the government and industry and imp

Design of new housing slammed by CABE and Rogers’ urban taskforce

Housebuilders have faced a two-pronged attack in recent weeks as both CABE and Lord Richard Rogers’ urban taskforce have criticised the standard of new housing design.

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Artisan's half-yearly profits up 51%