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Insights 27.01.23

Following a busy year working on multiple school planning projects across the East of England, Planning Partner Mike Jones answers questions on the role of education in the ever-moving playing field of planning policy and his wider experience of education in the planning process.

The playing field of planning policy, Q&A on Education with Mike Jones.

Insights 24.01.23

The UK's top spot in global research and development depends on a strong partnership between the public and private sector. That’s always been clear.

Government back in the game: PRP commitment relaunches Science Superpower vision

Insights 18.01.23

A new movement is gaining pace in farming. It’s even found its way into farm policy. Yet it remains opaque, nebulous and slightly hard to define. In this paper we look at Regenerative Agriculture, and where it might cross over with other schools of farming thought.

Our view on regenerative agriculture

Insights 15.12.22

Despite peatland restoration being near the top of the natural capital management agenda and millions of pounds being invested in the practice, there is no real definition of what peatland restoration actually is.

Getting restoration right, for peat's sake!

Insights 07.12.22

Whether you’re a developer looking to meet biodiversity net gain requirements or a landowner looking to make use of land with no development potential, natural capital investment provides a plethora of opportunities.

What are the opportunities in Natural Capital Investment?

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Insights 06.12.22

Since the turn of the millennia, the office and the laboratory stock for commercial businesses in the city has more than doubled in size, and that just shows you the kind of demand for space.

The Future of Life Sciences Real Estate in Cambridge

Insights 29.11.22

A recent statement by Natural England provides hope that a solution to Nutrient Neutrality may not be too far away.

A solution to Nutrient Neutrality may not be far away

Insights 18.11.22

Senior Planner, Billy Palmer, kicks off the first blog in our series ‘Sites for Sore Eyes’, discussing how urban environments are impacted by the demand for schools and other educational facilities.

Sites for Sore Eyes: Where Did All the Schools Go?

Insights 17.11.22

Today’s Budget saw the Government recommitting to its innovation agenda after Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, announced that public funding for R&D (research and development) will increase to £20bn by 2024/5.

Innovation can light the way through the dark economic tunnel the UK is entering today

Blog 03.11.22

After two years of online CPD sessions, virtual catch-ups and seeing people through screens, the Thames Valley RTPI Young Planners Committee brought the Young Planners Conference back with a bang!

Art, Inclusion and the Young Planners Conference 2022

Blog 26.10.22

Principal Planner, Ben Pridgeon, discusses the use of Planning Performance Agreements and why they are becoming increasingly important in planning applications.

Why are Planning Performance Agreements an increasingly necessary tool for planning applications?

Insights 06.10.22

Across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc, and the east and south eastern regions, Bidwells continues to see strong demand and competition for residential development sites.

Residential Development Market Update

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BTR Open & Operating Report | Regional

Since our last report in 2023, the number of operational BTR homes in our seven focus regional cities has increased 15% from 25,350 to 30,068.

04.11.24

The Oxford Advantage

Mills & Reeve and Bidwells have partnered together to deliver a unique insight into the Oxford, Cambridge, London arc – often called the ‘Golden Triangle’ – that will explore the way businesses in the technology, life sciences and real estate sectors work together.

01.09.24

The Productivity Paradox

Download this report to read both part one & two of 'The Productivity Paradox'

2024

Understanding the slowdown and unlocking £8,600 in lost income

While rising productivity does not guarantee a successful economy and happy society, it certainly helps.

2024

Commercialising Science

Significant real estate lettings tell the story of a country highly attractive to global giants from Apple and Amazon to Moderna and MSD, but which struggles to nurture and retain our own innovative SMEs to scale. This is not to say the UK has an unimpressive record.

2024

When Will We Solve the Housing Shortage?

England suffers from a shortage of housing.

2024

Powering Productivity

Just the title of this report, The Productivity Engine, reminds us of breakthrough technologies and the immense potential for renewable electricity to power our future.

2024

Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Databook - August 2024

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Market

21.08.24

Oxfordshire Industrial Databook - August 2024

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Oxfordshire Industrial Market

21.08.24

Cambridgeshire Industrial Databook - August 2024

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Cambridgeshire Industrial Market

21.08.24

M1 South Industrial Databook - August 2024

Our latest Databook provides an update on the M1 South Industrial Market

21.08.24

Offices & Labs Databook Oxford - July 2024

A return of VC funding and renewed interest from multi-national pharma companies.

Summer 2024

Jan 2025

Oxford Local Plan Watch Winter Update & NPPF Insights

Join us this January for our Oxford Local Plan Watch Winter Update, a breakfast event that will dive into the latest developments in local planning and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

23.01.25

Nov 2024

The Productivity Engine: Unlocking Oxford’s Economic Potential

Oxford is on the brink of transformative growth, with real estate and strategic infrastructure key to unlocking its economic potential. Join us to explore innovative housing, high-tech workspaces, and the future of Oxford’s productivity - shaping both local communities and the wider economy.

21.11.24

Nov 2024

Housing Matters: finding collaborative solutions to the UK’s housing shortage

Join acclaimed author, barrister, and public speaker Hashi Mohamed for a breakfast panel session, followed by a keynote presentation, on 18th November 2024.

18.11.24

Nov 2024

Bidwells at FBIS 2024

Join Bidwells at Stand FM628 at this year’s Farm Business Innovation Show, part of the Land Leisure and Tourism Conference at the NEC Birmingham.

6th - 7th November 2024

Oct 2024

AI Festival - The Future Workspace: How the Tech Evolution is Shaping Milton Keynes

Explore how evolving technologies, and the convergence of science and tech, are transforming workspaces and property demand in Milton Keynes.

29th October 2024

Sep 2024

BioWednesday: Being More Than an Ideas Factory

This seminar investigates the underlying barriers to innovative SME growth and discusses practical measures for enabling companies to reach their potential.

25th September 2024

Jun 2024

Royal Highland Show 2024

Royal Highland Show 2024 rural breakfast briefing energises audience with land reform and sustainability debate.

21.06.24

Jun 2024

Headline Sponsors at Bisnow's Build to Rent Annual Conference (BTRAC) 2024

Iain Murray, our Head of Operational Living, gave the opening keynote presentation and joined a panel at the Bisnow BTRAC conference in Canary Wharf, London.

12 June 2024

May 2024

Bidwells at UKREiiF 2024

At the Bidwells pavilion this year, we launched our Productivity Engine report and discussed key topics from it. We examined the crucial role of productivity in UK economic growth and living standards.

21.05.24

Feb 2024

Founder to Founder, Exclusive insights from Oxfordshire’s Leading CEOs

If you were in a room with Oxfordshire’s top CEOs – what would you ask them?

29.02.24

Jan 2024

Offices and Labs Databooks webinar Jan 2024

We heard our experts discuss Bidwells’ latest research on the Offices & Labs market across Cambridge, Oxford, M1 South, and Norfolk & Suffolk.

31.01.24

Dec 2023

Switch on to onshore wind

In this podcast, planning and renewables experts discuss the current situation with Onshore Wind and its relevance to landowners, as well as views from the RSPB for those who wish to know more about the interaction between wildlife and renewable energy developments.

06.12.23

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