Bold plans submitted to reawaken Silvertown site Jan 17, 2023 A major new planning application for the Silvertown site in the London Borough of Newham has been submitted following an extensive consultation process with local residents and businesses. With a bold character founded in the industrial heritage of this historic part of London, this diverse neighbourhood will feature around 6,500 new homes with 50% affordable […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
BOX:STN one of the UK’s largest Net Zero Carbon new-build logistics parks secures planning consent for 2.1MM sq ft Oct 2, 2023 Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate, the real estate investment and asset management specialist of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, announces grant of planning for the delivery of BOX:STN, one of the UK’s largest and most innovative new-build logistics parks in the critically under supplied Greater London and Southeast regions. BOX:STN is located adjacent to both Stansted Airport and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Brent Cross to Welcome New Six-Storey Big Yellow Self-Storage and Office Space Jan 3, 2024 Brent Cross’s business park is set to see a development boost with the proposed construction of a new six-storey Big Yellow Self-Storage facility, replacing the existing one at Staples Corner, which has been described as “tired and outdated”. The development plans for the Staples Corner site include not only self-storage options but also flexible office […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Brent Cross Town attracts leading provider to develop retirement village Aug 22, 2023 Brent Cross Town announces that it has attracted the joint venture between Audley Group and Senior Living Investment Partners (‘SLIP’) to deliver Brent Cross Town’s first retirement village. It marks continued investment and construction momentum at the 180-acre, £8bn net zero park town being delivered by Related Argent and Barnet Council partnership. Providing specialist homes […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Brent Cross Town starts construction on second Build-to-Rent building with appointment of main contractor and securing of £97m Green Loan Nov 7, 2023 Related Argent and joint venture partner Invesco Real Estate have appointed the main contractor and secured the debt finance for the development of Brent Cross Town’s second Build-to-Rent (BtR) building, enabling construction of 286 new homes. Galliford Try will deliver the homes and over 17,000 sq ft of amenity and retail space, while the £97m […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
British Land acquires £157m 12.5 acre site in North London bringing the urban logistics development pipeline to over £1bn Nov 10, 2022 British Land announces that it has exchanged on the acquisition of three warehouses at Hannah Close, in Wembley for £157m with completion expected by mid February. This is a development-led opportunity which aligns to our strategy of delivering new urban logistics space through the intensification and repurposing of existing buildings. It is well located within […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
British Land acquires three warehouses in £157m deal in North London Feb 2, 2022 British Land announces that it has exchanged on the acquisition of three warehouses at Hannah Close, in Wembley for £157m with completion expected by mid February. This is a development-led opportunity which aligns to our strategy of delivering new urban logistics space through the intensification and repurposing of existing buildings. It is well located within […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
British Land gains approval for fourth London Urban Logistics Scheme Dec 1, 2023 British Land has received planning consent for a 644,000 sq ft multi-storey logistics scheme in Thurrock, Essex. The project, due to begin construction in Q1 2025, will provide occupiers with purpose-built logistics space suitable for use as a hub for last-mile deliveries and returns. The scheme is located adjacent to Junction 31 of the M25, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
British Land Proposes Overhaul of Euston Tower into Science and Innovation Hub Jan 5, 2024 British Land has put forward a planning application aimed at transforming the 1970s Euston Tower, a prominent skyscraper in central London, into a modern centre for science and innovation. This initiative marks a new chapter in the building’s history, steering it towards becoming a hub for scientific advancement and creative enterprise. The proposal outlines a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
British Library extension given green light by Camden Council Feb 1, 2023 Last year, the British Library and its development partners Stanhope plc and Mitsui Fudosan UK Ltd (SMBL) submitted a planning application to extend, reorient and open up our St Pancras site. c The development will respond to the changing needs of our users, creating brand new spaces for culture, learning, research and business, which will […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Broadgate REIT announces joint venture with Modon to deliver development in London Jan 24, 2025 Broadgate REIT, owned equally by British Land and GIC, announces the formation of a new Joint Venture (‘JV’) with Abu Dhabi based holding company, Modon Holding (‘Modon’), to deliver 2 Finsbury Avenue, a 750,000 sq ft world-class development at Broadgate. British Land and GIC will each retain 25% ownership in 2 Finsbury Avenue through their […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Broadgate Secures £450m Green Loan for Flagship Development in the City of London Aug 27, 2025 Broadgate, a joint venture between British Land and GIC, has completed a £450m 5-year Green Loan with two banks, secured on 1 Broadgate. This follows practical completion of the development in July, where the offices are 96% pre-let to A&O Shearman and JLL. 1 Broadgate offers some of the highest quality, sustainable mixed-use space in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
