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BBC News
3 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Major housing development in Barnsley recommended for approval
Plans to build up to 1,560 new homes in Barnsley have been recommended for approval by council planning applications, submitted by Strata Sterling Barnsley West Ltd, cover land between Barugh Green Road and Higham Common firm hopes to gain full planning permission to build 216 homes and a new link road, with outline permission for a further 1,344 homes, a primary school and shops. Local objections focused on increased traffic, loss of green space, wildlife impacts and air quality, with a final decision due on 25 June. The homes would include a mix of one to five-bedroom properties, including some affordable links to nearby streets and public transport routes are also laid out in the Council received more than 100 public representations, with most objecting, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Councillor Will Fielding stressed the importance of delivering the link road before any Alice Cave, Sharon Howard, and Trevor Cave raised broader concerns, including the development's effect on existing residents and flooding of the most frequently raised objections from residents and local councillors was the potential strain on local GP surgeries and health consulted NHS bodies and local primary care teams did not formally object to the scheme. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds or catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
'Saudi Arabia is a global destination for real estate investment,' says Mohammed Albuty, CEO of the National Housing Company
Mohammed Albuty, CEO of the National Housing Company (NHC), affirmed that Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation in the real estate sector, driven by the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. He emphasised that NHC is at the forefront of this transformation as the region's largest real estate developer and the executive arm of the public sector. Mr Albuty's remarks came during his participation at the 'Capitals London ' event, held alongside the Cityscape Global Exhibition, where he highlighted that NHC has played a key role in the success of raising the homeownership rate among Saudi citizens to 65pc one year ahead of schedule, and aims to reach 70pc by 2030. This progress has been fuelled by the development of more than 600,000 residential units, half of which are expected to be completed by the end of 2025. He added that the company is currently managing 39 high-profile projects across 17 cities in Saudi Arabia, with total investments exceeding $154 billion. To date, over 100,000 residential units have been sold through off-plan sales. NHC also manages a land portfolio in the Kingdom spanning more than 284 million square meters. Mr Albuty emphasised that enhancing quality of life is a core pillar of the company's strategic plans. Sustainability principles are embedded across all stages of development, from planning and design to material selection and community management. NHC aims to reduce commuting times, provide interactive public spaces, promote healthy lifestyles that strengthen social bonds and a sense of belonging, and dedicate vast areas to green spaces. Mr Albuty also noted that NHC has successfully attracted international developers with direct investments exceeding $10 billion, through strategic partnerships with global real estate firms. Key partners include K. Hovnanian from the United States, Urbas from Spain, TMG from Egypt, CITIC Group from China, Emlak Konut from Turkey, and Kooheji from Bahrain. These partnerships encompass the development of major residential projects, in addition to collaboration with CITIC in areas such as supporting industries, logistics zones, and supply chains to enhance local content. Mr Albuty concluded his statement by affirming that the Saudi real estate market is gaining increasing confidence from investors around the world. He emphasised that NHC is moving forward with a clear vision to become the main driver of real estate growth, contributing to the development of integrated cities that reflect customer aspirations and support the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Peoria may buy Expo Gardens for major residential development project. Here's what we know
The city of Peoria is exploring purchasing Peoria Exposition Gardens, where the annual Heart of Illinois Fair is held, and turning the 70 acres of property into residentially developed land and saving it from foreclosure. Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich said the city hopes the land could be developed into 110 to 150 homes within the boundaries of Peoria Public Schools. He said that would mean roughly $1.5 to $1.6 million in additional annual property tax revenue. "The property is zoned residential and there are very few locations, in fact this is the only location, inside of the boundaries of Peoria Public Schools where we could have a large scale housing development," Urich said. The Peoria City Council will vote on the proposed purchase, which would cost the city more than $1 million, at its meeting on Tuesday. Peoria would use a state grant designed for land acquisition and housing to acquire the property, Urich said. Councilmember Andre Allen, whose 4th District is home to the Expo Gardens, will support the purchase. "This is a unique opportunity to help ensure a key District 4 property is developed in a way that benefits existing residents and strengthens the neighborhood," Allen told the Journal Star. "I'm excited for what lies ahead and grateful for the many years of memories Expo Gardens has provided the City of Peoria and beyond. Equally important, this effort allows us to bring our state dollars home and support local revitalization." More: 'Embarrassment': Additional $200M needed to fix Peoria sewer overflow issue. Here's why Both Peoria's City Manager Patrick Urich and Expo Gardens President Charles Kennell have signed a letter of intent written by the city that signals their desire to purchase the property. Peoria would purchase the property for $1.1 million and would also release Expo Gardens from roughly $457,000 of liens stemming from unpaid stormwater utility tax fees and other debts owed to the city. This purchase, according to information provided to the council by city staff, would benefit Peoria Public Schools by securing in city hands the "largest developable parcel for residential growth within District 150." Peoria would place the 70 acres of land into its land bank where it would then be marketed for development, if council approves the purchase. Urich said part of the agreement would provide the Exposition Gardens a short-term lease that would likely get it through this year's Heart of Illinois Fair, which is scheduled for July 15-19. A volunteer who answered the phone at the Peoria Exposition Gardens on Thursday said there was no one available to comment about the purchase. More: When does Best Buy open in East Peoria? What to know, including when Peoria store closes This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Peoria may buy Expo Gardens for major residential development project
CTV News
15 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
St. Andrews subdivision gets final approval amid community pushback
A public hearing notice posted at the site of a proposed subdivision on River Road in the RM of St. Andrews is shown on May 26, 2025. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg) A controversial housing development proposed in a rural Manitoba community has been approved. At a Wednesday meeting, the Red River Planning District (RRPD) voted in favour of a subdivision application for a proposed gated community in the RM of St. Andrews. The approval gives the developer the green light to subdivide the 20-acre parcel of land on River Road into 76 lots. The proposal was initially met with much push-back from residents, who worried the project would put a strain on water supply, existing infrastructure, community services and go against residential zoning requirements. River Road subdivision Residents speak at an RM of St. Andrews public hearing on May 13, 2025. (RM of St. Andrews/YouTube) They showed up in droves to voice their concerns at a public hearing held by the RM of St. Andrews last month. Still, council voted in favour of the project, attaching a number of conditions to respond to the public's criticism, including creating an engineered lot grade and drainage plan and submitting a groundwater study report. Wednesday's 7-2 vote from RRPD was the final hurdle the project needed to clear to start work. River Road subdivision A design rendering of a duplex in the proposed River Road subdivision. (Landmark Planning & Design Inc.) RRPD CAO Brent Olynyk said the approval also comes with the same conditions outlined by council, which address the public's concerns. He feels the project is necessary to respond to the evolving needs of the community, which saw a negative growth rate in the last census. 'It's a supply and demand type of market where people are looking for this type of thing and looking for homes for first-time buyers or people who want to stay in St. Andrews but don't want large, four-acre lots anymore,' he told CTV News. - With files from CTV's Taylor Brock and Daniel Halmarson
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
'We will not forget;' Vandalia law director admits errors; residents fight housing
Jun. 19—Vandalia's city law director says he missed critical details that would have ensured residents' recent referendum petitions met Ohio Revised Code standards, so their ballot issue would have qualified for the November election. City Law Director Gerald McDonald prepared petition forms for residents who were leading a referendum in opposition to a Vandalia housing development. "I have made sure that (document) comports with the charter, which it does, and with the chapter in the Ohio Revised Code dealing with referendums and initiatives, which it does," McDonald said during Monday's city council meeting. McDonald went on to say the full requirement for the circulator's attestation against election falsification — omission of which was the fatal flaw in this case — was not outlined in the section he referenced. "What I did not do is look under 'nominating petitions for state representatives,' " he continued. "In that section, (it says) if you circulate a petition, including a referendum petition, it has to have this language on it; I did not know that was there." McDonald offered the explanation in response to questions from Vandalia resident Tanya Brown, a member of the referendum petition committee which aimed to bring the council-approved South Brown School Road housing project to a public Election Day vote. The development project involves plans to construct 167 single-family homes on 85 acres of land at 7848 S. Brown School Road. Brown had asked whose responsibility it was to create the petition document and make sure it's "correct" before distribution to a requesting committee. "Mine," McDonald answered. Using the petition forms provided by the city, the referendum group collected a total of 797 resident signatures, 683 of which were initially found to be valid by the Board of Elections in April — in excess of the 547 total signatures required to get the issue on the ballot. But discovery of the form's errors prompted the Board of Elections to rule the signatures invalid. The BOE further recommended the city of Vandalia give petitioners another 10 days to re-collect signatures on corrected forms. The city, contending the issue was not a signature deficiency but rather a "legal defect in the petition format," decided against the BOE recommendation, concluding that the petition cannot proceed. "The form given to petitioners was offered as a courtesy and was accompanied by a clear disclaimer advising petitioners to consult legal counsel regarding compliance with state election laws," the city said in a statement earlier this month. Vandalia councilman Corey Follick asked Brown on Monday whether the committee had sought legal counsel at any time throughout the petition process, which Brown declined to answer. Brown was one of multiple residents who addressed council Monday with concerns about the petition outcome and the development project itself. Resident Robert Shanahan said he's concerned about the recent "built-for-rent" trend, citing increasing statistics of family homes being built with the intent to rent them out. Based on U.S. Census data, built-for-rent single-family housing starts grew to 90,000 units in 2024 from 60,000 units in 2021, according to the National Association of Realtors. This increase indicates a growth of BFR single-family homes from 5% in 2021 to 10% in 2023 and 9% in 2024, the NAR data shows. "Does the Vandalia comprehensive plan or charter ordinances deal with this issue? Does the (Planned Unit Development for the project) that we're talking about deal with this?" Shanahan asked. "What's to stop a single buyer from purchasing all 167 of the proposed homes and renting them out?" Shanahan asserted residents' opinions were ignored during council's consideration of the South Brown School Road project. "During the final vote on the PUD, the council completely disregarded everything the citizens said during the last nine months and went ahead and not only approved the PUD, but made changes to it in direct opposition to some of our objections by adding requirements that will force all homes along South Brown School Road to be two-story." "... The decision was made as if to say, 'We have all the power and don't you forget it,' " Shanahan continued. "Well, I can assure you, we will not forget."
