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City of Edinburgh Council Approves 700 Home Meadowbank Housing Development

The City of Edinburgh Council has approved plans for the construction of over 700 new homes in the area surrounding Meadowbank Sports Centre. The project, described as a “transformational redevelopment” by the council, is being developed in collaboration with the Edinburgh-Meadowbank (EDMB) Consortium. The consortium, comprising Graham, Miller Homes, and Panacea Property Development, was appointed […]

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450 Homes for South Epping Development Masterplan

Epping Forest District Council’s local plan mandates a masterplan to guide future development in South Epping. The South Epping Developer Consortium, comprising Barwood Land, Bellway Homes, Landvest Developments, and Mount Street Developments, is drafting this plan in collaboration with Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) and Essex County Council. The masterplan includes: – A minimum of […]

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UK Infrastructure Bank invests £165m in Highview Power

The UK Infrastructure Bank has invested £165 million in Highview Power to support with the construction of a liquid air energy storage (LAES) plant in Carrington, Greater Manchester. The long duration storage facility will provide capacity of 300 MWh, with an output power of 50 MWs per hour for 6 hours. The investment demonstrates the […]

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Resolution to grant planning secured for 1.5 million sq. ft. industrial & logistics development at Gascoigne Interchange in Yorkshire

Harworth Group plc, a leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment, announces that it has secured a resolution to grant planning permission from North Yorkshire Council’s Strategic Planning Committee for the development of a major rail-connected industrial and logistics hub at its 185 acre Gascoigne Interchange site in Leeds. The approved […]

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University of Salford’s New Clinic Set for Approval

The University of Salford’s proposed 60,000 sq ft healthcare building is expected to receive approval from Salford Council’s planning committee on 20 June. This development is a part of the £2.5 billion Salford Crescent Masterplan. Designed by architect AHR, with Avison Young and Kier Construction leading the project, the three-storey building will be located south […]

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Moray Council agrees long-term expansion plan for Mosstodloch

Feedback from a 12-week public consultation on the draft plan has been used to develop the final masterplan, setting out the development of the village over the next 20 years. The vision is for Mosstodloch to be a place with a choice of good homes, opportunities to work locally, and be well connected with its environment. […]

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Dacorum Borough Council Unveils Ambitious Investment Vehicle for Regeneration and Housing Development

Dacorum Borough Council is launching a new investment vehicle to harness the Council’s assets to fund a series of regeneration and housing projects across the borough. The new investment vehicle is designed to attract market input and partnerships, further supporting the Council’s commitment to sustainable development and meeting local housing demands. This innovative approach underscores […]

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City Corporation approves new hotel between Museum of London and the Barbican to meet future visitor demand

The City of London Corporation’s Planning Applications-Sub Committee has approved proposals to redevelop two office buildings between the future Museum of London site and the Barbican Centre, into to a new hotel. Buildings at 1-8 Long Lane will be combined and developed into a single, 9-storey hotel that will deliver 128 rooms, including a 10% […]

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£1bn battery storage project set for Teesworks

Details about Europe’s largest battery storage facility at Teesworks are set to be revealed at a public exhibition later this month. Teesworks Ltd has reached an agreement with leading battery storage specialist Natpower UK for an option to build a giant Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Long Acres section of the 2,500 acre […]

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