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CTV News
5 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Habitat for Humanity helps 2 new Regina families find homes
WATCH: Two families were given their keys to their new homes on Tuesday, as part of Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan's Homeowner Initiative.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Yarm new homes plan attracts more than 180 objections
More than 180 objections have been made against a plan for hundreds of new homes near a market Taylor Wimpey is preparing an outline plan to build up to 600 properties on land south of Green Lane, in Yarm, said the properties would consist of between two to five bedroom homes, including up to 120 which were of the objections include traffic concerns. The developer, which held a public consultation, said it welcomed the feedback. Dozens of comments were made to Stockton Borough Council, according to the Local Democracy Reporting said: "Yarm is supposed to be a historic market town but is quickly become a sprawling housing estate."Another said: "We have already been heavily built upon and we have not got the infrastructure to take more housing." 'Pressure on schools' Stockton West Conservative MP Matt Vickers said the plans would further increase the "unsustainable" overdevelopment of that part of the said: "No emphasis has been placed on the real impact that there will be to the natural environment and biodiversity."He added that the plans would have a "severe and detrimental effect" on traffic concentration and would put pressure on local schools and Wimpey said its project would tackle a need for housing and would have a "minimal impact" on road junctions."We would like to thank the local community for their feedback on our plans for the proposed development off Green Lane in Yarm," a spokesperson said. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Campaigners fear 'Diseworth village will be absorbed into urban landscape'
A group of residents have raised fears their village will be "absorbed into an industrial and urban landscape", after plans for 4,250 new homes were submitted.A new town called Isley Woodhouse would be built on farmland to the south-west of East Midlands Airport (EMA) as part of the plans, between Isley Walton, Diseworth and Tonge in Snee, from the campaign group Protect Diseworth, said the development would "ruin" local Neville, national director of planning at Harworth Group, which is behind the plans with Caesarea Development Holdings, said the developers' "engagement with local stakeholders ensures that the development reflects community priorities". The proposals for Isley Woodhouse also include a secondary school, two primary schools, shops, hotels, leisure centre and sports outline application submitted to North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) states the development could bring about 10,000 new residents to the area, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. NWLDC has earmarked the 781-acre (316-hectare) site for development as part of its local plan, which sets out where the authority can build new homes to meet predicted population Snee, 77, told the BBC he thinks the new town will be "a blot on the landscape" and bring thousands of additional vehicle movements a day "on roads that can't possibly accommodate it".He said the village also faced a "second threat" to the east - a reference to a planned new logistics and manufacturing park which is part of the East Midlands Freeport."We are going to become totally absorbed into an industrial and urban landscape," Mr Snee submitted plans to develop land to the east of Diseworth last year as part of the director Steve Griffiths said the land was "a prime location for the sort of development we are proposing, which meets a need identified by the local planning authority"."We have met and will continue to meet members of Diseworth Parish Council and community groups and have aimed to address their concerns in our proposals," he added. Another Diseworth resident, Janet Moorhouse said she understood why the area had been chosen due to its proximity to the motorways, but questioned the development's size."I can understand all the road infrastructure that there is with motorways etc but to have it all just dumped in one area, it's not fair," the 72-year-old Stokes, 67, added: "People have got to go somewhere, I know that, but 4,000 is a hell of a lot, on farming land as well."Ms Neville said: "We have been working with the council to comprehensively masterplan the proposals to provide supporting infrastructure including schools, medical centres and recreational facilities to meet local authority needs and take pressure off other areas."Our engagement with local stakeholders ensures that the development reflects community priorities – from preserving natural landscapes and heritage of North West Leicestershire to supporting local services and schools."An East Midlands Freeport spokesperson said: "The proposed housing development at Isley Walton is not a Freeport project."However, we take local views seriously and remain committed to working with communities and developers on proposals close to our Freeport sites."
Irish Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Developer Sean Mulryan's Ballymore to build thousands of new homes in London
Developer Sean Mulryan's Ballymore has secured planning permission for a residential housing scheme in London that will deliver thousands of new homes. The Irish-based group has substantial businesses that build and sell new homes in London, controlled mostly through British-registered Ballymore Limited and subsidiaries. Ballymore and Places for London – the wholly owned commercial property company of Transport for London – have secured outline planning permission for the redevelopment of Edgware Town Centre from the London Borough of Barnet. The approved plans will deliver 3,365 new homes, including 1,150 affordable homes and 463 student accommodation spaces. READ MORE The scheme involves an estimated £1.7 billion (€2 billion) investment, creating more than 1,400 full-time jobs and generating £80 million for the local economy. 'Town centres and our local high streets are the beating heart of London's communities – by enabling their success we create opportunity for jobs, growth, connection, and foster pride of place,' said Mr Mulryan. [ Ballymore in €7.8m off-market deal for Naas Racecourse lands Opens in new window ] 'Our shared vision for Edgware will breathe new life into the town centre – transforming it into a more vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming place for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. 'We are immensely proud of these proposals, which are the result of five years of local views and deeply value the input we've received throughout the process. 'We are excited by the master plan that has emerged and look forward to continuing our work with the community and our partners to bring this vision to reality,' he said. How will the updated National Development Plan shape Ireland in years to come? Listen | 35:59 The development will more than double the existing commercial and leisure space, with 460,000 sq ft of new shops, cafes, restaurants and a new cinema. There will also be a new transport interchange, future-proofed for electric buses, with improved connections to the London Underground. Ballymore last month acquired about 13 acres of the lands at Naas Racecourse with a view to developing hundreds of new homes on the site. The Irish Times understands Ballymore paid upwards of €7.8 million in an off-market deal for the lands which are zoned for residential use. The price paid equates to an average of €600,000 an acre, which is broadly in line with the sums being paid for zoned residential land elsewhere in Dublin's commuter belt counties. Ballymore is expected to submit a planning application to Kildare County Council within the coming months for the development of between 250 and 300 homes on the site.
BreakingNews.ie
6 days ago
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Housing completions up 35% compared to last year, figures show
There was a rise in the number of new homes built in the second quarter of the year, new figures show. There were 9,214 new dwelling completions across April, May and June this year, according to the Central Statistics Office, a rise of 35 per cent on the same three months of 2024. Advertisement This is the second consecutive quarter that an increase in new home completions has been reported. There were 4,643 scheme dwelling completions in the three-month period, an increase of 17 per cent from the same time last year. The number of single dwellings completed was 1,518, up 13 per cent from last year. More than half of the completions were scheme dwellings, 33 per cent were apartments, and 17 per cent were single dwellings. Advertisement There was an increase in completions compared to last year in six out of eight regions, including an 85 per cent rise in Dublin to 3,822 completions. Commenting on the figures, Minister for Housing James Browne said: "Supply is central to dealing with all the key challenges in housing, so the figures published today are a welcome development and will be of huge benefit to the families and individuals who will live in these homes. "Nonetheless, this Government remains committed to achieving its ambitious housing targets and I am determined to accelerate the pace of delivery to ensure even more substantial progress in the period ahead." Ireland Planners refuse permission for 650 new homes on ou... Read More Ian Lawlor, managing director of Roundtower Capital, said the increase in housing completions was encouraging, but the figures were still nowhere near where they needed to be. Advertisement "Ultimately, unless there's an exponential increase in housing delivery, steep house price and rent inflation will persist and homes will continue to be unaffordable for a large cohort of young people," he said. "We are calling for emergency housing legislation that would fast-track developments of national importance, overriding the legal delays and local inconsistencies that currently hamper builders' ability to deliver projects efficiently. "Just as Ireland demonstrated its capacity to build pandemic hospitals within weeks and mobilise resources overnight, we must now apply that same energy and coordination to housing delivery."
