Former NHS facility student accommodation plans set for approval Jan 31, 2023 A development for more than 200 student bedrooms on the former site of a healthcare facility in York is set to get the green light. York St John University submitted a full planning application last for the re-development of Peppermill Court. Permission is being sought for the construction of six linked student blocks, which includes […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Former working mill set for further investment to generate commercial and retail space Sep 9, 2022 The family owners of Dean Clough, the 22-acre mixed use mill-complex in Halifax town centre, have announced further investment plans that will create more Grade A office accommodation, unique spaces for retail and leisure amenities and potential for residential apartments. The announcement by the long-established destination responds to the pandemic which has inevitably impacted the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Frasers Group Acquires Frenchgate Shopping Centre Jul 2, 2024 Frasers Group has acquired the 770,000 sq ft Frenchgate shopping centre in Doncaster as part of its ongoing expansion in the UK. The centre, home to over 120 retailers including Next, H&M, and TK Maxx, attracts more than 16 million customers annually. Frasers Group stated that the acquisition will “unlock new opportunities” for its brands […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Frasers group boss to bid £50m for Yorkshire outlet shopping centre Jul 25, 2023 Retail tycoon Mike Ashley has proposed a nearly £50 million bid to purchase an outlet shopping centre in Yorkshire, signifying his most recent venture into the retail property sector. The billionaire, who owns Frasers Group, has made the bid for Junction 32, situated just off the M62, near Castleford. The shopping centre, spanning 250,000 square […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Full planning application submitted for Sheffield Eagles Rugby League Club new stadium Mar 20, 2024 Sheffield FC, The World’s First football club and Sheffield Eagles, the city’s professional rugby league club, have submitted a full planning application to Sheffield City Council outlining plans for a highly anticipated 5,000-capacity inclusive community stadium. The new stadium, which will be based at the former Sheffield Transport Sports Club site at Meadowhead, will see […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Further investment in York Central Jul 26, 2023 City of York Council has reached a deal with government which could generate some £40m additional funding to maximise the impact and benefits of York Central. The deal, which is conditional on the York and North Yorkshire devolution deal being confirmed, will allow further financial support, ensuring key elements of site infrastructure are delivered at the right time […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GenesisCare to Open Flagship Oncology and Haematology Treatment Centre in Leeds Sep 9, 2025 GenesisCare, one of the UK’s leading independent cancer care providers, has announced plans to open a new 27,000 sq ft oncology and haematology treatment facility in Leeds. The centre is scheduled to open in early 2026 and will be the organisation’s 15th and largest location in the UK. The development represents a major expansion of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Glenbrook gets the green light for new £135m Leeds BtR scheme Dec 1, 2022 Leeds City Council planning committee has approved Glenbrook’s plans for a new 500 build to rent apartment development at Whitehall Riverside in the heart of the city centre. This scheme forms part of a wider £280million masterplan which is being brought forward with Leeds-based property investor and car parking operator, Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS). […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Glenbrook Investments Completes £4M Industrial Sales and Leaseback Sep 20, 2023 Continuing its run of acquisitions across Yorkshire, Glenbrook Investments has completed the off-market purchase of two industrial properties close to the M1 on Platts Common Industrial Estate in Hoyland, near Barnsley. The deal was struck with Metalliform, a long-established British manufacturer, in a £4million sale and lease back of its two premises on Chambers Road. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Glencar to deliver Baytree’s latest 220,000 sq. ft speculative industrial development at prime sustainable scheme in Leeds Oct 18, 2023 Glencar, a leading UK construction company that was recently ranked amongst Europe’s fastest growing businesses, has today confirmed that it has been awarded a contract by Pan-European logistics and industrial developer Baytree Logistics Developments to construct two new prime industrial units of 76,285 and 145,476 sq. ft at a prominent industrial development site in Leeds. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GMPF Provides £31.3m Loan to Support Housing Developments in Bolton and Halifax Aug 30, 2024 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Go ahead given for new £12.5m health hub in Castleford Nov 10, 2022 Health care for residents in Castleford will get a massive boost after councillors gave the green light to a multi-million pound investment in a new purpose-built health hub in the town. With increasing demand for healthcare services, Wakefield Council is investing £12.5 million in building a new hub, after Cabinet members approved funding (on Tuesday […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
