Everyone's talking about cloud computing & AI, but behind the "cloud" is a need for very real physical data centre investment Quod senior director Carly Vince talks to @conciliocomms.bsky.social about how UK's planning system is evolving to deal with data centres conciliocomms.com/carly-vince-...

Particularly pleased about this one - permission for 8,500 homes at Gilston, East Herts Not only a major consent for a fantastic new community, but one we've worked on right from the start, and across all our different disciplinary teams. Proper place-making Congratulations to Places for People!

So, how are we feeling about the English Devolution White Paper? There's an unavoidable trade-off between more local democratic involvement/consent, vs the wider strategic decision-making Localism didn't deliver the level of housebuilding we need. Time for mayors and strategic authorities to try?

This week the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) hands back its planning powers to the boroughs Quod went on a field trip to see how much has changed. Our teams have been instrumental in this transformation, working on these sites for more than 20 years, since before Quod was even formed

Well, it looks like there's a lot of interesting people here on Bluesky, so we're going to share some of the starter packs we've found in our space, with a UK focus They're a quick way to follow lots of relevant people. Thread below First off, UK Planning starter pack 🧵 go.bsky.app/MaKkxbw

We're proud to have advised LandsecU+I on submission of transformative plans for Lewisham Town Centre 1,700 new homes including affordable. Plus co-living and student rooms. New public space and pedestrian connections. A revitalised shopping centre, and thousands of jobs anewcentreforlewisham.com

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Hello UK Planning Bluesky! We're dipping a toe in here to see what's going on. Are we all busy getting Britain building again?