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The Independent
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
John Lewis rental home plan gets go-ahead after planning appeal
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has won an appeal to push through controversial plans to redevelop a Waitrose store and build hundreds of new homes in west London. The employee-owned business, which has been seeking to diversify its operations, had faced local opposition over plans to build 428 rental homes in West Ealing. JLP first submitted its build-to-rent redevelopment plan almost two years ago and launched an appeal in June last year after the local council failed to decide on its proposals. On Tuesday, the retail group, which also runs the Waitrose supermarket chain, said a Government planning inspector confirmed the plans were given the go-ahead. It is the latest planning decision where Government planning officials have stepped in to approve applications in order to help speed up developments. The proposed homes are near to West Ealing Crossrail station and include 83 affordable rental homes. The project is one of developments being pursued by a £500 million joint venture between JLP and investment firm Aberdeen Group. Katherine Russell, director of build-to-rent at JLP, said: 'We're pleased that the Inspector has found in favour of the multimillion-pound investment that will create vital new housing and a modernised Waitrose store to serve a community we have been part of for decades. 'The decision underpins a clear policy commitment to supporting brownfield development close to key transport hubs. 'We will continue to work closely with local people to bring forward the development responsibly and ensure it delivers long-term benefits, both to residents and the wider community as a whole.' Svitlana Gubriy, head of indirect real assets at the Aberdeen Group, said: 'We are incredibly excited about the future of the build-to-rent sector, which is undergoing a transformative shift. 'With the fundamentals of demand and supply supporting steady cash flows and sustaining long-term value of the sector, the focus is increasingly shifting on fostering community engagement and addressing local needs.'
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Group expands number of Narcan vending machines to help combat overdoses in Volusia County
A new push to combat overdoses in Volusia County is expanding access to Narcan. 'Foundations to Freedom' is adding six more Narcan vending machines in high-risk areas. And it's thanks to the new opioid abatement funding. One machine is already available in DeLand, with another coming soon. Organizers say the goal is to make the life-saving drug easily accessible for those who need it most. 'Having Narcan available can literally save a life when somebody is in the middle of an overdose. So having it readily available to anyone who needs it is truly a lifesaving experience,' said Foundations to Freedom Executive Director Katherine Russell. Officials said that the machine put in place in late January has already dispensed 61 doses of Narcan. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
