ICG Real Estate provides £100 million development loan to Salboy to fund new 556-home Manchester development Mar 26, 2024 ICG Real Estate, the real estate division of ICG, has provided a £100 million loan to Salboy Limited to fund the development of a major 556 build-to-sell residential scheme in Manchester’s ‘Green Quarter’ district. Sitting on the site of the former Boddington Brewery directly opposite Manchester Arena and Manchester Victoria station, Waterhouse Gardens is well […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Whitbread to Enhance Manchester’s Hotel Scene with New Premier Inn Development Feb 20, 2024 Whitbread PLC, the powerhouse behind the Premier Inn brand, has secured a new development site on the fringe of Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter. The site, acquired from Premcor on Rochdale Road, boasts planning permission for a striking 229-bedroom hotel. This move aligns with Whitbread’s ambitious plan to refine its portfolio of Manchester city centre hotels. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Landmark £100m+ Prestwich Village regeneration plans submitted Feb 7, 2024 Plans to transform the centre of Prestwich Village into a thriving heart of the community have been submitted to Bury Council. Prestwich Regeneration LLP – the joint venture between nationwide placemaker Muse and Bury Council – has lodged a planning application for the £100m+ regeneration of the Longfield Centre site. The ambitious plans are set […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Tackling the housing crisis: 500 new social homes coming to Oldham announced at Oldham Housing Roundtable event Feb 2, 2024 Oldham Council has pledged to get 500 new social homes built in the borough over the next five years. The announcement was made at the council’s inaugural Housing Roundtable, which took place at Oldham Civic Centre on Thursday 1 February and was led by Leader of the Council, Cllr Arooj Shah. Senior representatives from all […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans for Fallowfield campus redevelopment approved Jan 22, 2024 The approved proposal will create modern, high-quality, purpose-built student accommodation on the Fallowfield campus. It forms part of a phased redevelopment to increase the supply of modern bedrooms and student socialising spaces to provide a supportive residential experience. The University of Manchester’s proposal to redevelop the Fallowfield Campus to provide more high-quality, modern student accommodation has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans for mixed residential neighbourhood in Stockport revealed as first conversation launches with local community Jan 18, 2024 Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and the English Cities Fund (ECF) – a joint venture between Homes England, Muse and Legal & General – have launched the first community conversation on the £250million plans to create an exciting mixed residential neighbourhood to the west of Stockport town centre, currently known as Stockport 8. Located on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Chancerygate submits plans for £15m, 59,500 sq ft urban logistics development in East Manchester Jan 15, 2024 Chancerygate has submitted plans to speculatively build 59,500 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics and industrial space in Clayton, East Manchester. Called Eastside, the proposed scheme will comprise nine units ranging from 4,000 sq ft to 14,000 sq ft available on a freehold or leasehold basis. The projected gross development value is approximately £15m. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UKREiiF-bound Oldham Invites Public Input on Future Development and Local Plan Jan 12, 2024 Oldham is actively preparing its new Local Plan, guiding development until 2039 – and the Greater Manchester Team will be at UKREiiF in May 2024! The Local Plan, a cornerstone for future growth, encompasses a wide range of areas including housing, the economy, and community facilities. Councillor Elaine Taylor, Cabinet Member for Housing and Licensing, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Conversation on plans for mixed-use neighbourhood in Stockport town centre to launch in new year Dec 19, 2023 Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and the English Cities Fund (ECF) – a joint venture between Homes England, Muse and Legal & General – have announced that a first community conversation on the £250million plans to create an exciting mixed-use neighbourhood to the west of Stockport town centre, will launch in January 2024. Currently known […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester’s Ambitious Plan to Revitalise Holt Town with Six Leading Firms Dec 18, 2023 In a move to rejuvenate Holt Town, Manchester City Council has meticulously selected six prominent firms to formulate a comprehensive 10-year development blueprint. This strategic plan is set to transform the 74-acre area, located between the city centre and Etihad Stadium, into a vibrant and productive space. Shortlisted for this substantial project are renowned entities […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
