The coming of age for retirement villages
The proportion of over 65s is set to rise to 21% of the UK population by 2027, up from 18% in 2017, according to the UK government. At the same time,
60 seconds with…Dr Christine Hui Lan Manley
In the next installment of our profiles of the great people who work at Woods Hardwick - we meet our resident author and architect, Dr Christine Hui Lan Manley. Christine is an Associate having joined Woods Hardwick as an Architectural Assistant in 2014.
A day at the races: Newmarket 2019
Last Thursday, Woods Hardwick team and group of clients enjoyed a great day out at Newmarket races.
Detailed planning secured for Linden Homes and ukland.com at Stotfold
Woods Hardwick is delighted to have secured detailed planning permission for 161 dwellings on land south of Arlesey Road, Stotfold, Bedfordshire on behalf of Linden Homes Chiltern and ukland.com.
Woods Hardwick hosts CPD seminar for architects across Bedfordshire
Today we hosted the inaugural lunchtime seminar on behalf of the Bedfordshire Association of Architects. The presentation from Alison Crompton, Regional Director, Sustainability, Buildings + Places, of AECOM, focused on their Sterling Prize nominated sustainable projects.
Up, up and away! The rise and rise of airport retail
Luton Airport’s £160m transformation is the "biggest development" in its 80-year history. Set to increase capacity by 50% allowing it to welcome 18m passengers by 2020, the new and improved retail offer is a huge part of this three year overhaul. And thats where Woods Hardwick’s Architecture team comes in.
Central in location but can Bedfordshire capitalise on the OxCam Arc – a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity?
Last month saw the start of examinations on the Local Plans of two of the authorities located in the centre of the planned Oxford - Milton Keynes - Cambridge Arc. Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) and Bedford Borough Council (BBC) sit in the ‘Central Area’ of the Growth Corridor - right at the heart of what is already hailed as one of the most innovative and economically successful areas of the UK. But the question is, do their Local Plans acknowledge this great opportunity and are they ready to capitalise on the huge investment in new infrastructure right on our doorstep?
Increased rail capacity promises a great future for the Midlands
We attended the Built Environment Networking’s inaugural Midlands Development Conference last week. With some great speakers, including Lord Bob Kerslake and Birmingham City Council CEO, Dawn Baxendale, our team from our Birmingham office came away excited about what the future holds.
A new year, a brand new look and feel
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Woods Hardwick website and brand identity as part of the ongoing evolution of our growing business.
Helping to achieve consent for 860 new homes in Upton, Northants
Woods Hardwick has assisted Morris to achieve a Delegated ARM Consent for 860 new homes in Upton, Northampton.
