Built Environment Networking Blog: North West News

Fiddlers Ferry Redevelopment Plan Set for Council Approval

Peel NRE’s proposal for the future of the 800-acre site at the former Fiddlers Ferry power station is due for approval by Warrington Council’s cabinet next week. The Fiddlers Ferry Development Framework outlines a spatial masterplan, phases of delivery, and guiding principles for the project. Peel NRE, the site owner, aims to create a primary […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Firethorn Trust expands presence with prime North West logistics acquisition

Real estate investor and developer, Firethorn Trust, has acquired a 21.5-acre logistics asset in Warrington for an undisclosed sum. Located on Hardwick Grange, Woolston in Warrington, the property comprises three units totalling 432,166 sq ft, of an ambient storage facility, a cold store and ancillary office space. The property is fully let under a long-term […]

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Frontierland development opportunity launched by Lancaster Council

The city council is seeking expressions of interest from developers to work on a prominent prime seafront location in Morecambe.  The 7.4-acre Frontierland site has been vacant since the theme park closed in 1999.  Lancaster City Council is open minded as to how the land might be redeveloped, seeking expressions of interest from “all sectors […]

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Further transactions on Crewe business park

Acting on behalf of PAGG Properties, Legat Owen has announced the sale of Europa House on Crewe Business Park to Sercon Limited for £595,000. The announcement follows on from the sale of Electra House also for PAGG Properties last year to Bond Estates, the investment arm of  H. W. Coates Ltd, for an undisclosed sum. Located on Coppicemere […]

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Glenbrook unveil new residential development in Manchester

Glenbrook have launched a public consultation to bring forward an iconic 44 story residential development in the heart of Manchester city centre. Located on a prominent site, adjacent to Deansgate Train Station at Whitworth Street West, the proposals would see the development of 364 apartments over 44 storeys with over 7,750 sq. ft of active […]

Posted by: Deividas Krupstas

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GLP acquires Trafford Park 9-acre logistics site

GLP has acquired a logistics site in Trafford Park in Manchester totalling nine acres. The site is currently occupied by Tenmat, a leading manufacturer of advanced materials and components who is subsequently relocating to a site in Irlam at the end of 2022, and has significant redevelopment potential. Cushman & Wakefield advised Tenmat on the […]

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GMPF Provides £31.3m Loan to Support Housing Developments in Bolton and Halifax

The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has granted a £31.3 million loan to support two major housing projects by Placefirst in Bolton and Halifax. The developments, Deansgate Gardens in Bolton and Cow Green in Halifax, will collectively deliver 289 all-electric homes, powered by solar panels and air-source heat pumps. Construction has already commenced on both […]

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