Nottingham City Council Approves Phase Two of Student Accommodation at Island Quarter Dec 19, 2024 Nottingham City Council has officially granted permission for Conygar to proceed with the second phase of student accommodation development at the Island Quarter. This next phase will deliver 394 high-quality student flats across four interconnected buildings, ranging from seven to 11 stories. The approved development includes: The project builds on the recent completion of Winfield […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Nottinghamshire’s Iconic County Hall Redevelopment Opportunity? Jul 18, 2024 Investment and regeneration plans for Nottinghamshire’s iconic County Hall are underway, guided by extensive feedback from residents, businesses, and stakeholders. The County Council’s decision to vacate the historic building next year, due to high maintenance costs, has prompted a new vision for the site. A survey conducted this spring revealed strong support for preserving the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Octopus Real Estate completes £22m loan on the development of 341 new homes in Derby city centre Oct 11, 2022 Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Group and a leading UK specialist real estate lender and investor, has provided a loan in excess of £22m on the development of 341 flats in Derbyshire. The development loan – which has a 36-month term – will finance the creation of five blocks of flats; 260 one-bedroom units […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Octopus Real Estate completes £9m loan on historic Grade II Listed property Apr 7, 2022 Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Group and a leading UK specialist real estate lender and investor, has provided a £9m loan on the redevelopment of a Grade II Listed building in Northampton town centre. The development loan – which has a 24-month term – will finance the creation of 89 new homes; 17 studio […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Olympian Homes & Housing Growth Partnership announce Joint Venture to deliver £120 million, 790-bed PBSA scheme Dec 14, 2023 Olympian Homes, the established commercial and residential developer, and Housing Growth Partnership (HGP) have formed an equity Joint Venture (JV) to deliver a 790-bed Purpose Built Student Accommodation Scheme (“PBSA”) in Nottingham city centre. The scheme, which will also include 19 affordable homes, has a Gross Development Value of c. £120 million. Known as ‘Forest […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
One to Watch: Home of the ‘Dambusters’ £300 Million Investment? May 3, 2024 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative MP for Gainsborough, has recommended “the entire site” of RAF Scampton be considered for development, highlighting its potential for attracting £300 million in investment, marking a significant opportunity for the region. Speaking in the House of Commons on Wednesday, May 1, Sir Edward emphasized the untapped potential of RAF Scampton, […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
One to Watch: North East Lincolnshire Unveils Future-Oriented Local Plan Jan 15, 2024 North East Lincolnshire Council today announced the public consultation phase for its revised Local Plan, marking a pivotal moment for the borough’s future development. The Local Plan, a comprehensive framework guiding land use and development in North East Lincolnshire, is currently under review with its latest draft now available for public scrutiny. This plan, which […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Out of the Ashes: Trent Bridge Eyes Major Revamp to Secure Future as Premier Cricket Venue Feb 22, 2024 Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club has unveiled ambitious plans for a major redevelopment of Trent Bridge, aiming to bolster its status as a leading venue for Test cricket. Central to these plans is the expansion and partial demolition of the historic Members’ Pavilion, a critical step to meet the evolving demands of international cricket and ensure […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Oxenwood secures £63m development loan from Blackstone May 24, 2022 Oxenwood Real Estate, the UK and European real estate investment management firm, has secured a £63 million debt facility from Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies to fund two UK logistics developments.The three-year development loan has been secured on behalf of Oxenwood Logistics Fund 1 SLP, a discretionary fund managed by Oxenwood. The largest of the […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
Planning permission granted for Stoney Stanton Business Park, Leicestershire Aug 30, 2024 Planning permission has been granted by Blaby District Council for the development of Stoney Stanton Business Park in Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire. Stoney Stanton Business Park is being brought forward by Clowes Developments and its team including IMA Architects. FHP Property Consultants and Andrew + Ashwell have been instructed as agents on the scheme. The business […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning permission granted for the construction of a 160,800 sq ft warehouse in Corby Sep 14, 2022 Copley Point Capital – on behalf of its Block Industrial program and Pembury Real Estate Ltd – submitted a planning application to North Northamptonshire Council earlier this year having purchased the eight-acre site. The unit is designed to be BREEAM Very Good rated and will have a 12.5-metre minimum clear eaves height, 16-dock and two-level […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans submitted for two Derby city centre schemes Jan 27, 2023 Plans have been submitted for two mixed-use schemes in Derby, which will deliver 1,300 homes and 300,000 sq ft of commercial space near the Derbion shopping centre. Redevelopment plans for the Eagle Market and Bradshaw Way Retail Park have also been drawn up by the same development team including Eurofund Group, Leonard Design Architects, Currie […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more