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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways An Article 4 Direction is a legal measure that restricts permitted development rights, requiring property owners to obtain planning permission for changes that would normally be allowed without application. Ever wondered why your neighbour needed planning permission for a simple extension while you didn’t?

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Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality

UK Construction Blog

The post Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The stadium’s initial design contemplated 17,500 seats, but plans expanded following Luton’s Premier League promotion to accommodate the club’s growing fanbase.

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Building Smarter: The Role of Modern Architecture in the Future of UK Construction

UK Construction Blog

The UK construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift — one where innovation, sustainability, and collaboration are reshaping how we build our homes, offices, and public spaces. Architects would develop plans, which contractors would then interpret and build. But today, the lines are more blurred—and beneficially so.

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Unlocking the potential of pickleball and padel courts

CCR Magazine

Adaptive reuse is a growing trend in construction and urban planning, offering creative ways to breathe new life into underutilized or vacant spaces. This approach not only conserves resources but also aligns with sustainable urban planning principles by reducing demolition waste and preserving architectural heritage.

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Sustainable urban mobility

Roads Online

This transformative initiative not only elevates urban mobility but also champions sustainability in public transport, setting new benchmarks for environmentally responsible infrastructure. At the heart of this modernisation is Dulwich Hill Station, a flagship example of how historical legacy and contemporary design can coexist.

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Manchester United New Stadium: £2bn 100,000-Capacity Vision to Replace Old Trafford

UK Construction Blog

Financing relies entirely on private investment rather than public funding, with the club exploring strategic partnerships to fund the £2 billion development whilst managing existing debts of over £1 billion. This plaza represents a significant departure from typical stadium approaches, transforming match days into community celebrations.

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How Gateway is Keeping Massive $16B Hudson Tunnel Project on Track

ENR Construction

Photo by Scott Blair/ENR July 23, 2025 Crews spread out across five construction sites are working to add a pair of tunnels under the Hudson River and nine miles of new passenger rail line to provide more reliable connectivity between New Jersey and New York City. Monitoring sensors throughout the site alert any minute movements. “We