Built environment sector ‘must accelerate adoption of circular economy principles’
The built environment sector has been urged to follow industry best practice to adopt sustainable principles and step up circular economy adoption. The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and its network of more than 75 Green Building Councils have launched the Circular Built Environment Playbook explaining the benefits of developing a circular economy and reducing resource […]
WELL Building standard certification service now available
If there is one thing the past year’s focus on the COVID-19 crisis has brought to the public’s attention, it’s the importance of health and mental wellbeing. Comparatively few people, however, will be aware that there is actually a WELL Standard for developers to follow to enhance their buildings and their contribution to the wellbeing […]
Syntegra Group Q2 2020 – predictions and insights
When lockdown is lifted and new normality dawns – whatever that looks like – Syntegra stands ready to support clients through a broad range of potential scenarios with its innovative ways of working and extensive expertise across sustainable service provision. Of course, our teams remain fully committed to carrying out our services, albeit in revised […]
New innovative scheme to conserve newts and promote sustainable development is rolled out across England
A new approach to great crested newt licensing being rolled out across England has been welcomed by Syntegra’s director of ecology. Trish Holden said Natural England’s innovative approach would also benefit other species and ensure biodiversity net gain resulting from planning applications. Great crested newts have seen dramatic declines in their populations over the last […]
Ski slopes the venue for networking with a difference
Representatives from Syntegra will join more than 450 colleagues from the world of property development at the annual PropSki event in Chamonix in January. The week long gathering includes network events to meet peers from the global built environment sector combined with the opportunity to enjoy time on the ski slopes and relaxing with informal […]
Developer guides launched
Syntegra has published the first in its series of Developers’ Guides for potential clients to refer to when considering working on joint projects with the company. The Impact of Ecology on Planning and Development has been drawn up to advise developers of the initial site considerations they need to address when planning a project. The […]
Developers urged to consider impacts on wildlife
Developers have been warned to take more care to protect wildlife habitats when undertaking construction projects following concerns raised over netting being placed over trees and hedges. In a letter to developers, Communities Secretary James Brokenshire MP reminded developers of their legal obligations to consider the impact of their work on wildlife and take action […]
Ecology advice after huge fine for developers who destroyed bat roost
Clients have been warned to consider ecology in the initial stages of their planning proposals after a huge fine was imposed on a development company for the illegal destruction of a building where protected bats were known to roost. Landrose Developments was fined £18,820 at Brent Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to destroying the breeding […]
Housing programme kickstarted by PM lifting borrowing cap
Syntegra colleagues are ready to work with local councils across the UK as moves to build thousands of new homes are expected following the Prime Minister’s announcement that she is lifting the cap on their borrowing to fund new developments. ‘There’s a government cap on how much local authorities can borrow against their Housing Revenue […]
ProPG: Planning and Noise – Professional Practice Guidance on Planning & Noise for New Residential Development
The new professional practice guidance on planning and noise for new residential development was finally launched in Birmingham on the 22nd June 2017. This document has been a long time coming – since late 2011 when it became clear that the forthcoming National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) would revoke the previous technical planning guidance […]
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