Historic decisions to be made on Birkenhead Mar 23, 2021 An eight-week consultation on the proposed transformation of Birkenhead begins tomorrow (March 24). The proposals are outlined in a major document called the Birkenhead 2040 Framework and are outlining the most radical changes to Birkenhead since the 1947 Town Plan, making the most of its history and heritage using William Laird’s town grid which he […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Council approves radical regeneration of Manchester hospitals Mar 22, 2021 Manchester City Council’s Executive has endorsed radical plans to transform hospital sites in North Manchester and Wythenshawe. The Strategic Regeneration Frameworks (SRF) for North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH) and Wythenshawe Hospital contain an ambitious vision to create two new sustainable health campuses located at the heart of their communities. Alongside connected health and social care […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Manchester’s super development moves forward as Victoria North Mar 18, 2021 ‘Victoria North’ is to become the new identity for Manchester’s largest ever residential regeneration project – a £4bn scheme which affects seven neighbourhoods in the north of the city. A joint venture between Far East Consortium (FEC) and Manchester City Council is behind the plans – previously known as the Northern Gateway – to deliver […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Approval for housing-led redevelopment of former glassworks site in St Helens Mar 17, 2021 A joint-venture £200m residential-led development on the biggest brownfield site in St Helens has been given the go ahead by local planners. The 104-acre Cowley Hill Works project, which has been put together by BXB Land Solutions Ltd and Promenade Estates, includes building more than 1,100 homes and up to 43,000 sqft of flexible commercial space, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Drive to create hydrogen production cluster in North West gets government backing Mar 17, 2021 The plan to make the North West a world-leading pioneer in the drive towards creating a hydrogen economy has received £33m in government backing as part of its Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge. HyNet North West is a collaboration between public and private sector organisations working towards creating a safe and efficient supply line of bulk, low-carbon […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Network Space to breath new life into Manchester industrial site Mar 16, 2021 Network Space has exchanged contracts for the purchase of a prime 11.4 acre redevelopment opportunity in South Manchester. The site on Atlantic Street in Altrincham, which comprises 220,000 sq ft of industrial warehouse space, was until recently the HQ and trailer manufacturing site for the Cartwright Group. Acquired from the administrators for an undisclosed sum, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Plans submitted for Lancashire town’s £50m makeover Mar 15, 2021 Developer Capital&Centric has submitted an outline planning application for its £50m plan to transform the former market precinct of Farnsworth near Bolton into a vibrant new town centre community. The proposal includes 220 new design-led homes and approximately 3,200 sqm of commercial space that will reboot the town centre with a new leisure, hospitality and […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Multi-layered Congleton development set for approval Mar 10, 2021 A project to breathe new life into 57 acres of redundant farmland near Congleton Business Park is due to be approved by local planners this week. Richborough Estates has developed an innovative mixed-use scheme to include up to 175 homes, a 19,000 sqft food store, office space (37,000 sqft), light industrial use (93,000) and warehousing […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Manchester property developers tie up deal to transform supermarket site in Stockport Mar 10, 2021 Manchester property developers Amstone yesterday completed on a former supermarket site in Stockport which is set to be transformed into a £100m build-to-rent-led residential development. Leach Rhodes Walker have started work on drawing up plans for the 550-home residential scheme, which is made up of apartments, townhouses and a large communal garden. Deloitte are assisting […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Infrastructure powerhouse Chancerygate maintains warehouse building momentum Mar 9, 2021 Industrial developer and asset manager Chancerygate has announced it has committed to starting the development of nine sites. Ranging from Bournemouth to Warrington, the sites will have a combined gross development value of £160m and deliver close to 975,000 sqft of Grade A industrial and warehousing accommodation. The schemes form part of Chancerygate’s three million […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Big investment wins for North East as Chancellor emphasises determination to level up economy Mar 3, 2021 The North East was a big winner in today’s budget which stuck to the ‘levelling up the country’ theme that has become a mantra of Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Teesside was named as one of eight new Freeports while Darlington won the battle to be the location of the new Treasury department, which will mean hundreds […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Land swap deal unlocks opportunity for Peel to link inland port with rail network Mar 2, 2021 Regeneration specialists Peel L&P have agreed to swap land with Salford City Council in order to facilitate the building of a rail spur to the company’s Port Salford development. Under the terms of the deal, which is due to be approved on Monday (March 8), Peel is handing over 16 acres of Green Belt land […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
