The Secretary of State, George Osbourne, has announced changes to the English Planning System, to increase house building, by removing the need for Planning Approval on some brownfield land, under a new “zonal” system. How this “zonal” system is to be defined has yet to be revealed. Other “powers” are being proposed to speed up [...]
Sunny weather and huge crowds greeted the opening of the new Marks and Spencer store at Charlton Riverside. Such was the interest that, even on a day of tube strikes, shoppers were queuing well before opening time in scenes reminiscent of the release of a new Apple gadget. Alongside a new Costa Coffee pod, this [...]
Councillors in Bury have given a resounding ‘yes’ for a new development in an area of Green Belt, which will see a dilapidated building transformed into new homes. The Hamlet in Ainsworth will be developed by Saviour Homes and will turn a redundant public house into 2 three bedroom cottages, 5 two bedroom apartments and 3 one bedroom apartments, all with [...]
Great progress is being made in the construction of a new self-storage facility designed by architects RGP. Access Self Storage aims to become the market leader in the field and demonstrate a brand that employs a high level of design and sophistication in the sector. The new facility is located adjacent to the intersection of [...]
The Ratcliffe Groves Partnership, established in 1965, continue their 50th celebrations with a mix of the old and new! Celebrations in London centred around the Sky Garden at the top of 20 Fenchurch Street, otherwise known as the 'Walkie Talkie'. The Sky Garden offers unparalleled views of London and a unique dining experience. The team [...]
Siobhan Lewis, wife of RGP’s Regional Director Reid Lewis pictured collecting the SAA (Society for All Artists) Amateur Artist of the Year Award 2015, for her portrait in Acrylics titled “Irish Eyes”, The event held at the Islington Design Centre London on the 25th July attracted artists from all over the country. Reid said ‘I’m so proud [...]
The first phase of LXB’s A1 Retail Park opens in glorious sunshine. This part of the site was difficult in planning terms and demanded a more unusual design approach to convince the LPA. The completion of Phase 1 paves the way for the redevelopment of the 20 year old Biggleswade Retail Park on the other [...]
The Canadian Lone Scots Pipes & Drums Millitary band played at The Wellington Barracks, an event that happens every 5 years. RGP Architects would like to thanks our client Circle Leasing Ltd, who invited us along. This award-winning development, designed by ourselves, was still an MOD quartermasters store last time the band visited in 2010. Lorne Scots (Peel, [...]
We were pleased to start our 50th anniversary celebrations this week with a lunch reception for clients, suppliers and local dignitaries. Around 40 people attended the event hosted by Terry Ratcliffe MBE, our current Chair and Founder. The Ratcliffe Groves Partnership (RGP) was formed by Terry in 1965 and has been instrumental in shaping out of [...]
As no doubt a number of you are aware the CDM regulations have been updated and become law as from 6th April 2015 with the transition period between the 2007 regulations and this update running until 6th October 2015 i.e. when you must have implemented the new regulations. TIMING When you as the Client need [...]
