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Verbier GPSTurning a Vision into Reality for Mayens de Bruson
News Release | 7 Dec 2012
Nick Woolley gives presentation at the Verbier GPS in December 2011.
Landowners' development challenge
East Anglian Daily Times | 10 July 2010
Any landowner who has land with development potential can expect no sympathy from others less fortunate, and when a scheme is proposed will frequently be met not merely with local opposition, but even vilification which can last for decades
Taking a more practical approach to the conversion of redundant farm buildings
Paper to English Heritage | 29 October 2009
Heritage is important and must not be ‘Frozen’. Instead, it must be allowed to evolve to meet new needs and uses as times and needs change. So many traditional buildings have changed their uses over the centuries and inevitably their structures, size and shape have changed accordingly. Therefore, it is wrong to deny essential change in order to find viable new uses for them...
Planning for Biodiversity
News Release | 2 December 2009
Nick Woolley congratulates the TCPA on its new paper planning for biodiversity and implores the Minister to hold firm to sustainable development.
Renewable Energy Systems and the Sustainable Home
Course at CAT | 10 November 2009
James has just returned from the second of the courses which went into detail on building sustainable homes and renewable energy systems including solar water heating, photo voltaic electricity generation, wind power, hydro power and most importantly energy conservation, also known as “the other renewable”.
'The Imperative for Change' - The Quest for Sustainablity
Paper given at Salford University | 12 March 2009
This week, I had the great pleasure to go up to Salford University's Think Lab as the guest of Prof Peter Brandon and Prof Erik Bichard, who heads up Regeneration and Sustainable Development at the School of the Built Environment.
Ecobuild and Futurebuild 2009
News Release | 5 March 2009
They say that Ecobuild is the world's biggest event dedicated to sustainable design, construction and the built environment.
Farmland to non-farmers
Anglia Farmer | March 2008
In this article Nick Woolley discusses the implications of the increasing amount of farmland which is now owned by non-farmers.
Can you really afford not to go green
Better Business | March 2008
Can you afford to go green? The real question is ‘can you afford NOT to?’ Going green isn’t a luxury. It’s a business imperative. Nick Woolley explains why and gives some pointers to get you started.
Eco Architects - The Real Deal?
Architect, Builder, Contractor, Developer |
January 2008
Gordon Brown has promised to double the number of ‘eco-towns’ to be built across the UK from five to ten, boosting house building to the tune of 240,000 homes a year. He says he’s been encouraged to expand his eco plans so considerably thanks to the positive response from councils, developers and some housebuilders.
Want to sell some land? It’s great once you get there but it’s a long journey and often a rocky road.
Anglia Farmer | December 2007
Increasing demand from property developers and house builders means that farmers considering selling land to release capital generally have little trouble attracting suitors. The potential rewards can, of course, be great but the planning process is long and fraught with danger to landowners who are not adept in the vagaries of planning law and alert to the hard core practices of many developers.
Selling Land for Development
Farmers Guardian | 1 November 2007
Selling land for development is a high stakes game. Don’t come to the table ill-prepared says Nick Woolley of Woolley & Co.
Wanted: more eco-architects
Country Life | 18 October 2007
Nick Woolley, founder of Woolley & Co, former chief land agent of the Prudential and an expert on sustainable building, has highlighted criteria for choosing an eco-architect.
Drastic Action
PSLG | September 2007
For a local authority, the prospect of ‘climate-proofing’ its existing building stock, as well as creating new more eco-friendly developments is a daunting prospect. Yet, the longer we delay, the worse it will become, argues Nick Woolley.
On an Environmental Mission
Architects and Surveyors| August 2007
Chartered Surveyor Nicholas Woolley manages assets for companies, institutions and landowners from his historic home near Bury St Edmunds. He also holds passionate views about fighting climate change as Sarah Chambers discovered.
Minibike Madness
George PR | 3 July 2007
Local Surveyor Raises £2,700 for Charity
Go Green For Profit
'Clean, Green & Viable' Conference | 27 April 2007
Nicholas Woolley considers the financial implications of going green. Having been introduced as the man from the Pru and the rural fund asset
manager for Zurich Assurance I want to consider with all of you the
financial implications of going green, from a property fund manager's
point of view.
Combating Climate Change
East Anglian Daily Times | 10 April 2007
Those involved in landownership have a particular responsibility to lead the way.
Construction industry ‘is run by dinosaurs’
East Anglian Daily Times | 7 April 2007
Sarah Chambers meets up with a man who believes you can help the environment while still getting the best value out of your land and assets.
The secret to achieving sustainability in rural areas ...
Rural Focus | March/April 2007
Those of you who read the Stern Report earlier this year may have found yourselves wondering where on earth to start in tackling the monumental climate change issues it raises. But I believe that those of us working in, or advising, local authorities in rural areas have a particular responsibility to set the direction for a more sustainable future because these communities have so much to lose if we don't.
The Future is GREEN!
East Anglian Daily Times | 20 February 2007
I’m sure that those of you who have read the Stern Report will find yourselves wondering what you as an individual can do that will – on the one hand – ‘help the planet’ and at the same time improve your own lot!
Beef & Sheep Pages Launched
CLA News Release | 6 June 2005
A new free guide for the eastern region that will help put the two together is launched at a specialist conference "Making the Most of Your Livestock". Researched and prepared by Woolley & Company and Published by the Undergrazing Project Partnership, the booklet contains information, addresses and contact numbers for organisations, projects and advisers involved in every aspect of livestock production from hoof to end market.
Essential Aid to Focus on Sustainability
East Anglian Daily Times | 19 April 2003
The long overdue changes in farming policy are beginning to take shape
and the emphasis for land managers is now to focus on sustainable
agriculture.
Couple win in nursery battle
Bury Free Press | 18 April 2003
A COUPLE are jubilant after winning an appeal to open a day nursery facility in Lakenheath. Pat and Tony Tippett, of Broome Road Close, in Lakenheath, applied to change the use of a double garage into a children's day nursery, at the rear of Butterfly Cottage, Eriswell Road in January 2002.
Couple in nursery decision challenge
Newmarket Weekly News | 14 November 2002
PLANS to create a day nursery in Lakenheath are under threat after
planning permission to set it up was refused.
"Farm as if you mean to Live Forever "
Otley College Press | 7 June 2002
Suffolk farmers have been the first to trial a new method for appraising
sustainability - The results of the Suffolk Farm Sustainability Study
will be on display today in the Diversification Tent at the Suffolk Show.
Auditing Model Charts Sustainable Practices
East Anglian Daily Times |
1 June 2002
Findings from trials of a new integrated method for auditing sustainable farming practices will be officially unveiled at the Suffolk Show next week.
Towards Sustainabilty -The Rics And Environment Agency Research Into Comprehensive Project Appraisal (CPA)
Article for Local Government Association | 8 April 2002
'Sustainable development is a fundamental objective under the
treaties?that requires dealing with economic, social and environmental
policies in a mutually reinforcing way. The Commission will include in
its action plan? mechanisms to ensure that all major policy proposals
include a sustainability impact assessment covering their potential
economic, social and environmental consequences.'
I recommend this as a better way to consult
East Anglian Daily Times | 10 July 2001
Your editorial on Wednesday, July 4, rightly identifies real fears of ill-thought through developments. These too often can have devastating impacts on people, our fragile environment and in addition, huge, measurable costs for us as taxpayers.
RICS Presents Sustainability Research
European Alert | November 2001
The recently published RICS Comprehensive Project Appriaisal (CPA)
research was presented to officials from the European Commission on 24
October.
New Approach To Sustainable Development
RICS Press Release | 24 May 2001
Research published today (23 May) by RICS holds out the promise of a new
tool for planners and project managers that will allow the comprehensive
appraisal of projects and processes. By considering all factors in the
planning equation, from social and environmental impact to bottom line
economics, the research will lead to greater sustainability in the
development and use of land and property and speed the development process.
Thanks for keeping off farms
East Anglian Daily Times | 12 March 2001
As a farmer with both stock and a large area of permissive public
access, I must thank everyone who normally walks our land for their
understanding, sympathy and instant response to our request for the
temporary closure of this access as a result of the present
foot-and-mouth epidemic.
Great hooves are kinder to delicate habitats
East Anglian Daily Times |
5 March 2001
All three animals which make up the famed Suffolk Trilogy are most precious in this wonderful county of ours, but probably the Suffolk Punch is best known and therefore loved throughout the world - and of course loved by all of us who are fortunate to live here.
Blinkered attitudes leave us with nothing
East Anglian Daily Times | 1 March 2001
It is extraordinary that the education authority can make a decision to
save money for itself without any consideration for the costs of other
departments or people; and this is aside from the social costs detailed
by Mr Woolley.
School closure has big knock-on effect
East Anglian Daily Times | 27 February 2001
The planned closure of the Ambridge school is a real-life
situation, which has faced so many people in rural areas all over the
country - and the effect goes far beyond its immediate community.
NHS counts the cost of poor bus services
East Anglian Daily Times | 13 December 2000
The new Rural White Paper has acknowledged the vital need for better bus
services and pledged £132million over three years for the rural bus
subsidy grant and £60m for rural bus challenge.
Your new Local Development Framework
Press Release | 15 January 2006
All District Councils are now obliged to prepare a Local Development
Framework (LDF) to replace our old local plans. This is part of the
Government's 2004 Planning Act reform of the planning system. The LDF
will set out the policies of the district, including the location and
form of development (homes, shops, offices, etc) and for protecting the
natural and built environment.
