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It was a nailbiter of a planning committee meeting in North Wales, with chair Cllr Michael Morris issuing the deciding vote to sign off 47 homes in Caego.

A dedicated stand for the North at MIPIM is just one part of Place North’s ambitious plans for the global property expo. Hear more at this event on 10 September.

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has outlined her plan to get thousands of homes built. But will it work? Plus: Leeds’ office market has reason for optimism – and so does the wider shed scene.

Place North has partnered with MIPIM organiser RX to spotlight the North of England, with opportunities for local authorities and their joint venture partners in the private sector to elevate themselves at the global property convention and showcase what the North has to offer.

Those interested have until 18 October to submit their bids to team up with the educational facility on a multi-phased, 322-bed development at its Plas Coch campus.

The city has seen a spike in demand for tourist accommodation since the success of the football club under Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and the accompanying Disney+ documentary series.

Fast-growing North East Wales Carers Information Service has chosen the former Barclays Bank on High Street as the location for its headquarters.

The North Wales-based multidisciplinary consultancy hopes the purchase will aid its growth plans to double turnover to more than £7.5m over five years.

Developer Nautical Point has secured planning permission to demolish a 1960s extension to the grade two-listed building off Castle Street in the town centre – replacing it with an aparthotel and food hall.

Legat Owen has handled the sale of the four-acre site on which an office building sits at the heart of the city’s industrial estate.

Vacancy rates are climbing in the North’s major office market – but landlords, investors, and agents are upbeat. Why? Plus: Why you should care about the US election.

Rydal Penrhos School is looking to sell a half-acre plot off the West Promenade in the coastal town.

Charged with making a shortlist of ideal locations for these new communities within a year, the taskforce is set to have its first meeting in September.

Leaders in politics and business from across the region will gather to discuss and debate the future of the North during this thought-provoking and interactive evening event on 5 November.

The plans bring back into use one of the largest units at the Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre. Councillors also approved additional visitor facilities at the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and a drive-thru McDonald’s.

What local authority has the highest percentage of decisions approved? And which has the worst? How do Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, and Newcastle compare?

The new government’s ambition was welcomed, but the built environment is ready for a little less conversation and a little more action, please. That was the overruling sentiment from built environment professionals from across the North.

Planning permission will be required to change use classes from primary residences to second homes or short-term lets starting on 1 September.

Land Graduate – Anwyl Homes Cheshire and North Wales Land Anwyl Group was founded in 1930 as a joinery and woodworking contractor based in North Wales. Since then, we have expanded and now operate three divisions: Anwyl Homes, Anwyl Partnerships and Anwyl Land. We are proud of our roots, have ambitious plans for the future […]