Warrington Power Station to be demolished to make way for 1750 homes Sep 21, 2022 The demolition set to begin before the end of the year. New owner, Peel NRE, Peel L&P’s natural resources and energy company, has submitted documents to the council to prepare the first phases of development at the northern part of the Widnes Road site which will include the demolition of the four northern cooling towers, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Weaver Vale Housing Trust Expands with Acquisition in Cheshire Jul 19, 2024 Weaver Vale Housing Trust (WVHT) has expanded its portfolio by acquiring 89 homes from Auxesia Homes, a private housing provider in northern England. This acquisition increases WVHT’s total holdings to over 6,500 properties throughout Cheshire. The newly acquired properties, located in areas such as Moulton, Kelsall, and Wilmslow, include a mix of affordable rent and […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Weston Homes given planning go-ahead for 171 new homes scheme on former gasholder site in Bury, St Edmonds Aug 8, 2023 Leading volume housebuilder Weston Homes has gained planning consent from West Suffolk Council for a new £40m (DGV) residential-led scheme on the former Gasholder site on Tayfen Road, in Bury St Edmunds, which will create 171 new homes homes, comprising one and two-bedroom apartments, and a commercial unit providing 404 sq.metres of flexible workspace. Located […] 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
Wirral Council Advances Plans for 17,000 New Homes and Economic Revitalisation Mar 14, 2024 Wirral Council is set to progress with ambitious regeneration plans aiming to deliver over 17,000 new homes and create 6,000 new jobs within the next two decades. The initiative, grounded in the Birkenhead 2040 Framework, represents a significant commitment to transforming Birkenhead, alongside parts of Wallasey and New Ferry, in a bid to rejuvenate local […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wirral Council Unveils Plans for 1,200 Homes Alongside New Public Park Oct 13, 2023 Wirral Council has unveiled an ambitious proposal for the Dock Branch neighbourhood, which could see the construction of up to 1,200 homes. This development is set to be situated alongside an old railway line in central Birkenhead, which the council envisions transforming into a public park. This initiative is a pivotal component of the Wirral […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wirral Set to Welcome a Green Urban Village with 1,600 New Residences Aug 23, 2023 In a significant move towards urban regeneration, Ion Property Developments has unveiled plans to transform the historic Birkenhead Gas Works site into a state-of-the-art eco-friendly community, named the Hind Street Urban Garden Village. This ambitious project is set to house a primary school and a sprawling 648,000 sq ft of commercial area. The company has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wirral’s £25m Maritime Knowledge Hub gets the green light from Wirral Council planners Mar 14, 2023 Plans to build a world class maritime centre of excellence, focused on innovation, engineering, R&D, entrepreneurship and training at the heart of Peel L&P’s Wirral Waters, have been approved by Wirral Council. The announcement was made today (14th March) at MIPIM, the international property event in Cannes, France, by Richard Mawdsley, Peel L&P’s director of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Work on new Enterprise Zone link road to start in April Apr 4, 2024 Work to unlock 10.5 hectares of commercial land at Blackpool Enterprise Zone will begin in April. A second access road to the Enterprise Zone will connect Common Edge Road with Blackpool Business Park on Amy Johnson Way, as well as widening Common Edge Road and improving the junction at School Road. The £18.5m project will […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
YHG’s 716 Manchester homes hot tip for approval Sep 15, 2022 Housing provider plans to transform the former Jacksons Brickworks site. Planning officers have recommended Manchester City Council approve the proposal. Your Housing Group’s plan to build 716 homes, a school, and a community hub on 47 acres of brownfield located off Ten Acres Lane in the Miles Platting and Newton Heath Ward. The proposals outline […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Zephyr X gets green light for £70 million BTR development Nov 21, 2024 An exciting new £70 million sustainable build-to-rent (BTR) development in Manchester city centre will go ahead after being given the green light by planners. Proposals by property investment and development company Zephyr X for a 23-storey residential scheme at the corner of Carnarvon Street and Cheetham Hill Road have today (Thursday, November 21) been granted […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
£540m affordable homes framework requires at least 11 construction partners Apr 9, 2021 One of the country’s biggest collaborative new homes frameworks, involving 11 local authorities and housing associations in the North West, reopened last night. The four-year, £540m JV North Contractors Framework is looking for at least 11 construction partners and applications must be submitted by May 11 (10am). In the last four years, JV North’s members […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
