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Place PodcastHow to build more homes in uncertain times | Place Podcast
Constant tinkering with the planning system and a volatile economic landscape are two of the biggest issues contributing to the housing crisis. That was the view of Winkworth Sherwood partners Colette McCormack and Lindsay Garrett, who discussed the sector’s challenges during Housing 2023.
McCormack and Garrett were joined by Jackie Sadek, director at Urban Strategy and a former government advisor, to reflect on a frank and honest discussion with industry leaders that law firm Winckworth Sherwood hosted during the Chartered Institute for Housing’s annual conference.
On this episode of the Place North West po...
2023-07-0529 min
BW: UNCUT. IN CONVERSATION.Is viability and transparency possible in a new, single development tax?In this, our third and final pod focusing on the Planning White Paper’s proposals, we tackle the brain-challenging issue of viability. A replacement to both CIL and S106 is trailed and scant detail provided, but our panelists had strong views on the proposals and need for a rethink. Risk and profitability, transparency and certainty, mitigation and taxation must all be considered, never mind the fact that these proposals seem to fly in the face of the Governments core ambitions for enhanced quality and encouragement of SME’s into the sector. Featuring Tom Hegan, Turner Morum; Cole...
2020-10-1937 min
Raising LearnersTeen learners: independence, connection, and the teenage brainAdolescence is a time of major development inside the teenage brain. And changes in the brain drive changes in teenage emotions, thinking and behaviour, including the desire for more independence. If you feel that you’re less important to your child now, it might help to know that your child needs your love and support to navigate changes in adolescence and grow a healthy brain. In this episode of Raising Learners, David Collins and Colette Davis join host Derek McCormack to explore these issues. Find out more on raisingchildren.net.au Brain development: teenagers Social and em...
2020-10-1332 min
Legal Perspective - A Winckworth Sherwood PodcastPlanning Law: Changes to the Use Classes OrderKaren Cooksley, Colette McCormack and Lindsay Garratt from our Planning team discuss the changes to the Use Classes Order and the impact on the General Permitted Development Order.
2020-09-0216 min