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Planning committee greenlights controversial 3G artificial turf at Kings' School and 69 new homes in Waterlooville. Decision sparks debate over infrastructure strain and green space preservation.
Construction has started on a £6.1m scheme to convert upper floors of the historic 7-8 High Street building into 18 luxury apartments, breathing new life into a prime city-centre site. The 13-month project will transform vacant floors above Søstrene Grene and Rick Stein into one-bed and two-bed homes with city views.
Prince William met families in Newquay Tuesday as the first residents moved into 850 new homes built on a former industrial site. The £120 million regeneration project, the largest in Cornwall this decade, aims to address the housing crisis while preserving the coastal town’s surf culture.
Conservative MP Sir Desmond Swayne secured top spot in the House of Commons ballot, positioning his proposed legislation on short-term rental regulations as the first to advance. The bill could reshape local housing markets within months.
Applications for over 10 new developments flood Test Valley Borough Council this week, with wheelchair-accessible homes and tree removals sparking local debate. Silent greenfield sites and historic cottages face transformation under fresh proposals.
Stratland Estates has submitted plans to build up to 27 homes on a 1.9-hectare field near North Baddesley Infant and Junior Schools, drawing objections from residents and conservation groups who warn of ecological damage and increased traffic risks.
Legislation to create the Hampshire and Solent Combined County Authority has passed its first major parliamentary test, unlocking £1.3bn in devolved funding. The authority will take control of transport, skills and housing from Whitehall by 2025, bypassing regional mayor elections until 2028.
West Oxfordshire's ambitious zero-carbon housing project lags behind while Welborne Garden Village in Hampshire progresses. Experts weigh in on the challenges and benefits of eco-friendly construction.