On behalf of Countryside Properties, NJL Consulting have submitted two detailed planning applications at the former Riverside College site in Runcorn, Halton. Combined the proposals seek to develop a total of 144 residential dwellings with a mix of private rented sector and market homes across the 4.05 ha site.
On behalf of Quorum Development Management and Seddon Homes, NJL Consulting have submitted a detailed planning application at land off Delta Crescent, Warrington. The proposal seeks to develop a total of 79 residential dwellings across the 3.07 ha site which will form a natural extension to existing development in the Westbrook area.
It has long been argued, by many within it, that the house building industry and the construction of new homes contributes to the national and local economy and now there is finally a document to support this.
Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners and the Home Builders Federation published, on 24th March, The Economic Footprint of UK House Building which assesses the economic footprint of the national house building industry, quantifying its contribution to the national economy. The document was presented to the house building industry at the Home Builders Federation Policy Conference 2015 on 24th March.
NJL Consulting have submitted an outline application for up to 200 new homes and a new community facility in Sandbach, Cheshire on behalf of HIMOR Group.
A common objection to new housing development by members of the public is that we don't need to build quite so many homes. In this article, we consider whether that is actually the case.