Stainforth starts construction on UK’s first Passivhaus hotel

Reducing the size and workload of planning committees and strengthening development corporations are among the key features of Labour’s proposed reforms.

The site’s carbon footprint is now significantly reduced following the installation of 1,700 solar panels, 40 air-source heat pumps, and 70 EV chargers at the 67-acre East Yorkshire site. 

With the Future Homes Standard coming into effect in 2025, developers will be required to test and verify the thermal performance of new homes after construction, ensuring they perform as designed.

The historic building has turned to modern methods of electricity production, with 184 discreetly placed panels now generating 70,000kWh – a third of the Minster’s power requirements. 

Whitby’s 18th century, grade two-listed Old Town Hall is about to be brought back to life through a refurbishment funded by government grants.

On completion of its £20m redevelopment this autumn, the 230,000 sq ft workspace in Leeds’ West End was 75% let, with some notable deals secured. Place Yorkshire spoke to Bruntwood SciTech’s Andrew Cooke for the full story.

The council’s cabinet will be asked to allocate Levelling Up Fund cash to four projects, including Rushbond’s redevelopment of the Old Courthouse.

Following a £3.3m revamp led by contractor Hobson & Porter, Beverley’s cultural venue will welcome the public from 10 December.

There’s only one thing we love more than cool new transport infrastructure… and that’s cool old transport infrastructure.