£ Multi-Million St Luke’s Campus Redevelopment: University of Exeter Invites Public Input Dec 11, 2023 The University of Exeter has announced plans for the redevelopment of its historic St Luke’s campus, an eleven-acre site nestled between Heavitree Road and Magdalen Road. The university is now seeking public opinion on this transformative project. Founded in 1854 as a teacher training college, the St Luke’s campus is currently home to the university’s […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£200M Bristol ‘Sporting Quarter’ and new housing to get greenlight Sep 28, 2022 Proposals to build a 3,600-seater sports arena and convention centre next to Ashton Gate Stadium, along with 510 new homes nearby, look likely to get the greenlight next week after receiving the backing of Mayor Marvin Rees and city council planners. The £200 million Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter will consist of a sports and convention […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£36.5 Million Deal Seals New Ownership for Bristol’s Tech Hub Office Block Feb 16, 2024 A prominent office building in the heart of the Bristol has changed hands for £36.5 million. The acquisition of the Programme building, situated on All Saints’ Street, was completed by BNF Capital in collaboration with Morgan Capital. This move signifies BNF Capital’s inaugural venture into Bristol’s dynamic real estate scene. Spanning 174,387 square feet across […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£400 Million Haven Banks Neighbourhood Redevelopment in Exeter Gets Green Light Dec 7, 2023 Exeter City Council has approved a transformative redevelopment project in the Haven Banks area, with an estimated value of £400 million. This substantial undertaking is set to replace prominent existing structures, including the vacant Range store and Tenpin Exeter, paving the way for the construction of over 400 new homes. Designed to revitalise the neighbourhood, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£58m Inhalation Centre of Excellence granted planning permission in Bristol Sep 29, 2022 Vectura have been granted planning permission for a new 10,000-square metre facility on Bristol & Bath Science Park in south-west England – our ‘Inhalation Centre of Excellence’. The state-of-the-art £58 million building, which is anticipated to complete in 2025, will enable Vectura to expand their operations, providing new career opportunities for research and development scientists […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£5m Government Grant Fuels Low-Cost Housing Project in North Taunton Oct 30, 2023 The North Taunton Woolaway Project, steered by Somerset Council, recently secured a £5 million grant from the central government, promising a faster pace of development. This initiative aims to replace 162 outdated residences in Priorswood with 229 low-carbon council houses, and refurbish 27 more. The funding, channelled through Homes England’s affordable housing programme, is set […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£Billions of development set for Greenbelt Lands in England Aug 7, 2023 In various parts of England, including Surrey, Somerset, and West London, plans are underway to develop former greenbelt lands into housing communities. These developments aim to address the growing demand for housing in the country. Surrey’s New Town A significant 284-acre stretch of former greenbelt land in Surrey is being transformed into a ‘new town’ […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
11-PBSA units totalling 4,500 beds sold in £306m deal Mar 8, 2022 Unite Students has disposed of an 11-strong property portfolio – comprising 4,488 beds – for £306m, with the company’s share sitting at £236m. The deal – struck with an affiliate of Lone Star Funds – includes assets in Sheffield (1,700 beds), Reading (703 beds), Leicester (665 beds), Bedford (517 beds), Liverpool (390 beds), Birmingham (337 beds), […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
1300 home Gloucester masterplan set for greenlight Feb 15, 2023 The latest phase of a Gloucester masterplan are likely to be approved next week. The entire scheme is expected to consist of approx 1,300 properties and 20.5 acres of land for commercial use. The area for development is north of Innsworth Lane. Plans also include a primary school, open space, landscaping, parking and supporting infrastructure and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
140-home plan in Bristol recommended for approval Sep 15, 2022 Councillors making a decision on plans for 140 new homes in Lockleaze will be recommended to approve the controversial scheme. A decision on the homes to be built at an old depot off Dovercourt Road has been postponed due to The Queen’s death, but a report provided to the members of development control committee reveals […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
1500 new homes could be built in Exeter Jun 30, 2023 The city council of Exeter is moving forward with a significant redevelopment plan for the Water Lane area. This plan will mean the construction of up to 1,500 new homes. The council has agreed to use its compulsory purchase order (CPO) powers, if necessary, to secure land for this project. The redevelopment plan also includes […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Acorn Property acquires 12 sites forming £1.2bn development pipeline Apr 4, 2022 Acorn Property Group is on a £390 million (GDV) residential development drive with new sites purchased throughout the South West which will provide 821 homes. This is in addition to further schemes going through the planning process. This follows on from record-breaking sales completions of £158.85 million in 2021: up nearly 250% on the previous […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
