Article 4 Direction Update – Doncaster Sheffield Airport Jun 6, 2023 An immediate Article 4 Direction which removes the right to demolish buildings without planning consent at Doncaster Sheffield Airport has come into force today (June 5). Although the direction takes effect today, City of Doncaster Council has six months to confirm the direction otherwise it will expire. So, under planning rules that means the council […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Octopus Investments backs £50m rollout of electric vehicle charging company Weev Jun 6, 2023 Octopus Investments (Octopus), part of Octopus Group, an investment company investing in the people, ideas and industries that will change the world, has today announced its investment into Weev, the electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator based in Northern Ireland. Octopus is backing Weev’s rollout plan with up to £50 million to address the shortage […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
City of London launches public engagement to determine Square Mile’s future Jun 6, 2023 The City of London Corporation has this week launched a public engagement phase on its main planning and transport development plans for the Square Mile. Known as ‘City Plan 2040’ and the ‘Transport Strategy’ the proposals, subject to approval, will provide an overarching framework for future development in the Square Mile up to 2040, setting […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Weston Homes exchange on Town Quay Wharf, Barking, in affordable homes partnership with Be First London Jun 6, 2023 Award winning housebuilder Weston Homes has exchanged on a new site in Barking, Town Quay Wharf, in partnership with Be First London, working on behalf of Barking and Dagenham Council The site will be transformed into a £50 million (GDV) mixed-use development providing 147 newly built apartments and 1,000 sqm of commercial space with 42% affordable housing designed around a public plaza […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Warehouse REIT Plc: Strong operational performance, successful disposal programme and weighting towards multi-let sector provide a strong platform for growth Jun 6, 2023 “This financial year saw a marked divergence between equity market valuations and the continued strength of the occupier market. Operationally, our performance has been strong; our focus on multi-let assets in key industrial hubs where demand remains firm but supply is constrained is paying off with like-for-like growth in contracted rents of 5.3%. We were […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Northern business leaders back an underground NPR-HS2 Piccadilly station Jun 6, 2023 Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Manchester City Council Leader Bev Craig have been backed by the leading businesses of the North of England in their call for Government to deliver the optimal form of high-speed rail to Manchester with a new underground Northern Powerhouse Rail-HS2 through station at Piccadilly. Today (Monday 5 June), […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
McLaren Forward Funds three projects worth £175m Jun 6, 2023 Brookfield-owned Student Roost, one of the UK’s largest purpose-built student accommodation providers, and McLaren Property, market leaders in residential and student property development, have agreed a forward funding deal of c£180 million for three new student accommodation schemes. McLaren Property will deliver a portfolio of 1,387 beds spread over three developments in two prime, regional […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Parkside submits reserved matters planning application Jun 6, 2023 Parkside Regeneration, the joint venture between St Helens Borough Council and developer Langtree tasked with transforming the derelict former Parkside colliery in Newton-le-Willows, has confirmed submission of its reserved matters planning application for the first phase of development. The move is the next significant step in the planning process before work can commence on site. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Liverpool City Region to prioritise innovation, equality, net-zero and social value in its investments Jun 6, 2023 Mayor Steve Rotheram will set out his ambitious plans to build a fairer, greener and more equal Liverpool City Region in a new strategy to be considered at the Combined Authority’s June meeting. The 2023 Investment Strategy outlines the Mayor’s vision to help the region meet its ambitious target to be net zero by 2040, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Land at Preston Down Road, Paignton Jun 6, 2023 Boyer’s Cardiff and Bristol office are pleased to have secured Full Planning Permission for up to 101 dwellings (including 30 affordable homes) on either side of Preston Down Road, Paignton on behalf of Torbay Development Agency (TDA). The landscape-led development will deliver a broad range of high-quality accommodation in the form of a variety of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
