Built Environment Networking Blog: South West News

Potential for 1,100 New Homes on South Downs Border in Hamsey and Cooksbridge

A substantial development opportunity has emerged on the edge of the South Downs National Park, with a 78.6-hectare site across Hamsey and Cooksbridge, north of Lewes, being considered for the construction of 1,100 homes. Lewes District Council is conducting an assessment of land suitable for new housing developments, with a public consultation scheduled to begin […]

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Development Tip Off: South Gloucestershire

South Gloucestershire Council has unveiled an ambitious 15-year housing strategy, aimed at building 20,000 new homes, particularly in areas east of the Bristol Ring Road. This initiative is set to bring substantial development and revitalisation to the region. The plan focuses on utilising swathes of land around the A4174, including regions near Warmley, Shortwood, and […]

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Radstock Town Centre Regeneration: Community Input Sought

A regeneration plan for Radstock town centre has been released, with the local council seeking input from residents and businesses. The plan aims to revitalise the town by refurbishing vacant buildings, creating community spaces, and improving green areas. The proposal was developed based on feedback from public surveys conducted in autumn 2021 and spring 2022. […]

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Downing completes Maiden acquisition in Bristol

Downing, the family-owned and vertically integrated real estate developer and manager, has successfully completed its first acquisition in Bristol, with the purchase of NCP’s Nelson Street Car Park, as part of a long-term strategic acquisition.  Situated in the heart of Bristol, Nelson Street Car Park is located on an island bound by Fairfax Street, The […]

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Thriving Investments continues scaling flagship PRS strategy, with c. £20 million investment in two single family developments

Picture Living has committed c. £20 million to forward fund two single family housing (“SFH”) schemes in the South of England, totalling 42 high quality family homes for rent. The investments maintain Picture Living’s momentum, bringing forward much needed, sustainable family homes across the UK, against a backdrop of slower housing delivery, higher mortgage rates […]

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£5m Government Grant Fuels Low-Cost Housing Project in North Taunton

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 […]

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Green light for Bicester Motion’s new £50 million Innovation Quarter to boost future pioneering mobility discovery

Detailed designs for seven new, prestigious HQ buildings which total 212,030 sq ft (19,698 sq m) and will be built at Bicester Motion’s new Innovation Quarter have been given the green light by Cherwell District Council. Bicester Motion is a 444-acre former RAF site acquired in 2013 in the heart of Motorsport Valley in Oxfordshire […]

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HC-One Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of 36 Ideal Carehomes

HC-One has officially announced its acquisition of 36 Ideal Carehomes from Warwick Capital Partners and LNT Group. This strategic takeover not only expands HC-One’s presence in England but also promises the opening of an additional care home in Cheltenham come September 2024. HC-One, in its official statement, lauded Ideal Carehomes for its unwavering commitment to […]

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Torbay Council Announces £100 Million Deal Following Participation in UKREiiF Annual Event

Alan Denby, Director of Pride in Place at Torbay Council, has announced a groundbreaking deal expected to be worth over £100 million. This monumental agreement comes as a direct result of Torbay Council’s participation in The ‘UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum’ (UKREiiF) annual event held in Leeds. Denby expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We’ve […]

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