Meeting the needs of an ageing population
Jonothan Croft, Land Director In a previous article, we highlighted the pressing need for more suitable accommodation for the ever-increasing elderly population. So, what are the key solutions available for this group? Sheltered housing geared for the active person over 55, who wants to live independently but may need a bit more support from time […]
The Housing Delivery Test
Colin Muller, Chief Executive Land and planning, particularly for housing, feels like it has enough measures, metrics and policies attached to it. From the NPPF to local planning policies, from 5 Year Housing Land Supply to Objectively Assessed Housing Need, there is plenty for landowners to get their heads around. The Housing Delivery Test is […]
Muller’s plans for Sandbach could bring 300 jobs
The submission of our latest masterplan for our Houndings Park development in Sandbach has been covered in the Crewe Chronicle, “Town masterplan that could bring 300 jobs submitted”. If approved the plan would create 300 jobs for the town. Our proposals include a BP petrol station, M&S Simply Food, Lidl, KFC, Costa or Starbucks, Subway, […]
Can my land be developed?
Colin Muller, Chief Executive, Muller Property In this article, Colin offers advice on farmland development and strategic land promotion to farmers and landowners who want to get the most out of their land. The location of your land is of critical importance when it comes to assessing the prospects of whether there is any possibility […]
A difficult future for an ageing population
An ageing demographic means that finding suitable accommodation for our elderly population is already a problem, and is predicted to grow even more difficult in the future. The population of England is projected to grow by 4.1 million (7.5%) by mid-2024. However, the most rapidly growing age group is people aged 65 and over. This […]
Colin talks to CLA members about planning early
In the latest edition of CLA Land & Business magazine, Colin Muller, Chief Executive at Muller Property Group, talks about the growing list of demands being made by UK councils regarding land development, the difficulties this is causing and what applicants can do to improve their chances of success. In the past, landowners have traditionally […]
Muller Property Group drives future business growth plans with duo of senior appointments
Muller Property Group has announced a duo of new appointments to its senior management team in a bid to drive its future business growth plans. Jonothan Croft and Richard Lawrence have been appointed as senior members of Muller’s Land Acquisition Team to deliver the Group’s long term plans around strategic land promotion, sustainable house building […]
Phase III, Close Lane appeal submitted for a further 74 dwellings
Planning permission for Phase I was approved at appeal in July 2014 for 132 dwellings on a 12.8 acre greenfield site on the western edge of Alsager, followed by Phase II also approved at appeal in June 2016 for a further 40 dwellings. In October 2016, a Phase III application for 74 dwellings was submitted by Muller, this was later refused in February 2017. A […]
Appeal submitted for Phase II, Ansley, North Warwickshire
Muller Property Group are planning to put forward proposals and a formal outline planning application to Flintshire Council that will deliver much needed new homes in Drury. The developer is looking to build 66 homes on the site to the north of Drury Lane, which extends to 4.3 acres and is within easy reach of […]
Muller submits planning application for care home in Sandbach
Muller Property Group’s latest planning application for its 20-acre Houndings Park site in Sandbach includes a care home, signalling Muller’s intention to explore new opportunities for care homes and retirement living facilities in the future. The proposed 78-bedroom care home will provide an important amenity for the local community and generate circa 70 new job […]