Walton: key residential development opportunity launches Mar 12, 2024 Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP) has launched marketing of its development site west of Walton Manor and south of Groveway. Occupying 15.6 acres in the southeast of the city, the site has outline planning consent for up to 174 homes. The residential development land is accompanied by an additional 7.2 acres of open space and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Chelmsford’s Local Plan Consultation Sets Stage for 1,000 New Homes Annually Mar 7, 2024 Chelmsford City Council is moving forward with the next stage of its Local Plan consultation, aiming to guide the city’s development until 2041 and accommodate the need for 1,000 new homes each year. Charlotte Maltby reports on the council’s initiative to engage the community in shaping a sustainable future for Chelmsford, ensuring it remains a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Tonbridge Plans for New Hotel, 300 Homes, and State-of-the-Art Eco-Friendly Leisure Centre Unveiled Mar 5, 2024 Tonbridge is poised for a transformative redevelopment centred around the Angel Centre and Sainsbury’s car park. This comprehensive project, driven by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, aims to inject new life into the town with a series of significant developments. The blueprint for Tonbridge’s rejuvenation includes the construction of a new hotel, the addition of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Octopus Real Estate £35m lending through the Greener Homes Alliance initiative Mar 5, 2024 Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Investments and a leading specialist real estate investor and lender, announces the recent completion of four further loans as part of its Greener Homes Alliance initiative with Homes England. The four completed loans total more than £35m and will fund the development of 124 new homes in Dover, Wandsworth, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Interbay Secures £8.2 Million Re-mortgage Deal for Brentwood Property Mar 1, 2024 In a recent financial move, Interbay has successfully finalised an £8.2 million re-mortgage for a mixed-use property located in Brentwood, Essex. The property, comprising 19 units with seven commercial spaces on the ground floor and 12 residential flats above, represents a strategic blend of business and living spaces within the community. The transaction was facilitated […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
University of Portsmouth Engages in £250 Million Campus Revamp Feb 28, 2024 The University of Portsmouth is embarking on an extensive £250 million redevelopment project, aiming to enhance its campus facilities while actively involving student input. The redevelopment plan includes the introduction of a new Student Hub, a modern Technology building, a teaching laboratory, and upgrades to the Victoria Park site, addressing both the academic and wellbeing […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Milton Keynes Set for Major Revamp with Brunel Centre Redevelopment Feb 28, 2024 Milton Keynes City Council is gearing up to endorse a transformative plan for the Brunel Centre and adjacent former retail spaces in Bletchley, envisioning a bustling hub of housing and leisure. This redevelopment of the 6.4-acre site is anticipated to incorporate high-density residential areas alongside a variety of leisure facilities, potentially embracing high-rise structures. Following […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
VIRTUS to Launch Groundbreaking AI-Ready Data Centre Campus in Buckinghamshire Feb 19, 2024 VIRTUS Data Centres, a leading data centre operator in the UK and a member of the ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Group, has unveiled plans for an innovative data centre campus in Saunderton, Buckinghamshire. This development, situated to the northwest of London, close to Slough’s established data centre hub, is poised to cater to the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Sidra Capital Acquires Brentwood Office for £19m Feb 19, 2024 Sidra Capital, the Saudi investment firm, has completed its acquisition of the Countryside House HQ in Brentwood, within the M25 submarket, for £19 million. The property, now under a 15-year lease to Countryside PLC, a company listed on the FTSE 250, is set for a £8 million refurbishment. This investment aims to upgrade the building […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Havering Council Eyes Compulsory Purchase to Drive £451m Romford Regeneration Feb 16, 2024 Havering Council has set its sights on a comprehensive £451 million regeneration project in Romford town centre, planning to utilise compulsory purchase orders as a means to progress. The ambitious initiative, set to transform Bridge Close, encompasses proposals for the development of 1,070 homes, a new school, a health centre, and several commercial units. Despite […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
