Profit margins determine the number of houses being built

14 January 16

Recurring newspaper headlines relating to the housing shortage make for nervous reading both for central and local government politicians.

A bridge too far? £175m Garden Bridge faces legal challenge

5 June 15

The Garden Bridge designed by Thomas Heatherwick, promoted by Joanna Lumley and supported by the mayor of London Boris Johnson looked an unstoppable project.

Build it like Beckham – if the neighbours say you can

22 May 15

Councillors and planning officers at Kensington and Chelsea council must be well-versed in dealing with vociferous complaints from their residents.

‘Gardens in the sky’ residents fight for listed status

2 April 15

It is perhaps a sad indictment of the planning system that it is only when buildings are perceived to be under threat that their architectural and historic merits come to the fore.

The future of public spaces in increasingly cramped urban places

23 January 15

No one would disagree that a play area in a park open to all represents public space, but what if it is solely for the use of nearby tenants or possibly the paying public?

Legal view: Westminster City Council opposes relaxation of office-to-resi rules

12 September 14

There are few local authorities that can claim to be as internationally important and unique in their history and location as Westminster City Council can – after all it holds the seat of government.

Jay Das