Breaking: Section 106 to be Abolished
Radical planning reforms proposed today would see Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy replaced with a single levy, the ‘Infrastructure Levy’. Continue reading Breaking: Section 106 to be Abolished
Author: Owen Ward
I have lived on Judd Street in Bloomsbury / King's Cross since 2017.
I am chair of the Bloomsbury Conservation Areas Advisory Committee and director of Ward Conservation & Design. I am a full member of the IHBC and hold an MSc in Sustainable Heritage.
My articles have been published in the Independent and Planning in London and attract interest locally and worldwide.
The Immovable A-Board
‘Cometh the hour, cometh the excuse’: Camden’s finest hour as it is outplayed by local pub in contest over A-board. Continue reading The Immovable A-Board
CNJ open Investigation into Camden’s Section 106 Empire
The CNJ have begun investigating Camden’s Section 106 empire, beginning with the scandal surrounding affordable housing payments. Continue reading CNJ open Investigation into Camden’s Section 106 Empire
Inside Information: Belgrove House
Documents released as part of a 136-page FOI response suggest Belgrove House is on course for rejection. Continue reading Inside Information: Belgrove House
Camden to Implement Docking Stations for Dockless Bicycles
Camden and TfL have begun public consultation. But what’s the point in removing ‘dockless’ from ‘dockless bicycle’? Continue reading Camden to Implement Docking Stations for Dockless Bicycles
Long Read: Camden and Developers too Close for Comfort
Opinion: The Outernet planning decision reaffirms that Camden’s special relationship with major development companies has crossed the line. Continue reading Long Read: Camden and Developers too Close for Comfort
New Case of Dossing Sweeper Disease
Once thought to be eradicated, a new case of Dossing Sweeper Disease (DSD) has been diagnosed in the Flaxman Terrace area. Continue reading New Case of Dossing Sweeper Disease
Belgrove House: Lessons Learned
Camden’s planning department are working with the developer to promote shocking overdevelopment, and neither give a toss about heritage. Continue reading Belgrove House: Lessons Learned
Online Belgrove Q&A Today at 19:00
An online Q&A with the developers and planners of Belgrove House is being held today, 25th June, from 19:00-21:00. Developers and planners will appear on video link while other participants can simply type questions as appropriate from the comfort of … Continue reading Online Belgrove Q&A Today at 19:00
Camden make Significant Error in Belgrove House Assessment
Work to ensure that redevelopment of Belgrove House respects the heritage of the area has taken a new turn as it is discovered that Camden made a significant error in their assessment of the site’s historic interest. Camden are required … Continue reading Camden make Significant Error in Belgrove House Assessment
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