Built Environment Networking Blog: East of England News

Bedford set for new social housing through £16m scheme

Meeting residential property demand, work has completed on a new social housing scheme in Bedford, which will see the area benefit from 75 affordable homes. The Saxon Park site, located on Dovecote Drive in Biddenham, provides prospective homeowners with flats, as well as terraced and semi-detached 2, 3, 4 and 5-bed homes just three miles […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

Read more

Planning Permission Granted for New Village at Bourn Airfield and West Cambridge Site

South Cambridgeshire District Council has officially granted planning permission for a c, paving the way for around 3,500 new homes. The decision follows extensive discussions on infrastructure requirements and water supply issues in the Greater Cambridge area. The project, led by landowners and developers Countryside, will see a significant portion of the site dedicated to […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

Read more

Plans for Nearly 2,000 New Homes in Larling Presented as Opportunity for Development

Breckland Council has announced a proposal for a substantial development project in Larling, Norfolk, potentially transforming the area with nearly 2,000 new homes. The proposed site, Barkers Farm, has been earmarked for a mixed-use development, including residential properties, local shops, a school, and a GP surgery. This project is part of the council’s strategy to […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

Read more

Harworth gains outline planning consent for major 1.5 million sq. ft. Industrial & Logistics development in Derbyshire

Harworth Group plc, a leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment, has secured a resolution to grant outline planning consent from Amber Valley Borough Council for the development of c1.5 million sq. ft. of Grade A Industrial & Logistics space and up to 300 new homes at its Cinderhill development in […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

Read more

Aviva Investors & Packaged Living to fund 101 single-family homes in Cambridge

Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has agreed to forward fund the creation of 101 single-family homes in Cambridge, continuing its development partnership with Packaged Living, the UK’s leading sustainable living specialist. The homes, which will be delivered by Barratt Homes, the country’s largest housebuilder, will form part of […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

Read more

Stolon Studio Proposes 669 Riverside Housing Development in Norwich

Stolon Studio has submitted detailed plans for a transformative 669-home development in Norwich, part of a broader initiative to rejuvenate the East Norwich area with approximately 3,500 new homes. This ambitious project aims to create a vibrant riverside community, reinforcing the historic city’s future growth and sustainability. The London-based architecture firm lodged the application for […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

Read more

£24.3 Million Revamp Propels Lowestoft Towards Cultural Hub Status

A bold vision to revitalise Lowestoft’s town centre with an injection of £24.3 million aims to usher in a new era of vibrancy and cultural prominence, as plans for the ambitious Cultural Quarter undergo scrutiny this month. The transformative project, bolstered by a significant investment, envisions the creation of state-of-the-art amenities including a new 80-seater […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

Read more

Thetford Abbey Estate Set for 500+ Homes plan

Exciting plans have been unveiled for the rejuvenation of Thetford’s Abbey Estate, as Flagship Housing Group submits proposals to Breckland Council. The ambitious redevelopment project envisions the demolition and reconstruction of hundreds of homes, alongside the construction of up to 500 new properties. Over a span of 20 years, the estate is poised to undergo […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

Read more