Sefton Council release revised Orrell Mount Park master plan Feb 13, 2023 Sefton Council has today published a revised Orrell Mount Park master plan. The revised master plan sets a vision for the park in the future, for which funding will now be sought. Improvement plans Renovations to the Park’s pavilion building, new and improved play and recreation facilities and the creation of a ‘Nature Trail’ are […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Taylor Wimpey has unveiled plans for a 500 home development in St Helens Feb 13, 2023 Taylor Wimpey has submitted a planning application to St Helens Borough Council. This includes a detailed layout, landscaping design of the site, and the appearance and design of the new houses. They aim to deliver over 500 high-quality homes in a wide range of styles and beds to meet the local needs in the St […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Paloma Capital and Graftongate win approval for north London logistics scheme Feb 13, 2023 Private equity real estate investor, Paloma Capital and leading real estate developer, Graftongate, have gained planning consent for the speculative development of a new urban logistics scheme in north London. Urban Logistics Tottenham will deliver seven new Grade A industrial/warehouse units totalling c.65,000 sq ft on a 2.31-acre site at the corner of Brantwood Road […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
British Steel to be used in vital Middlesbrough station overhaul Feb 13, 2023 A vital upgrade of Middlesbrough Station will see British Steel used as part of the huge £34million revamp. Teams are hard at work on the second part of the transport scheme which will revitalise the station undercroft, create new walkways and spaces for businesses, and boost capacity for more rail services. Story Contracting is carrying […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Go ahead given for new market in the heart of Caerphilly town centre Feb 13, 2023 A new attractive market development in the heart of Caerphilly town centre has moved a step closer to reality today, as the County Council confirm that planning permission has been granted. The new market will provide 28 small-scale units and space for additional ‘pop-up’ market traders. The site will also house an external events venue […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wates Developments business has secured planning consent on land in Windsor and sold the scheme to Crest Nicholson Feb 10, 2023 The release of land from the Green Belt was secured last year through an allocation in the recently adopted Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Local Plan. The team worked closely with the community, key stakeholders and Local Authority to develop plans for the residential development and subsequently obtained outline planning consent on part of the site. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Government asks Commission to review major projects planning policy Feb 10, 2023 The National Infrastructure Commission has been asked to review the current approach to National Policy Statements (NPSs) and identify how the planning system could create greater certainty for infrastructure investors, developers and local communities. The independent advisory body has been commissioned by the Chancellor and Minister for Local Government and Building Safety to undertake the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Persimmon Homes helps to open doors for women into site management Feb 9, 2023 Women interested in a career in site management visited Persimmon Homes’ Holly Fields development in Erdington this week to experience a morning on site and gain valuable advice on starting a leadership position in the homebuilding industry. The event – hosted on Monday 6 February – forms part of the Women into Home Building Employment […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New app launched to provide ‘on the go’ training for construction industry Feb 9, 2023 The Construction Upskill app, a free app backed by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is launching this week to upskill subcontractors working in the UK’s construction industry. Education and industry leaders have joined forces to develop Construction Upskill through the Innovation Driven Procurement (IDP) programme, which aims to improve business efficiencies and collaboration for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Willmott Dixon lands second Passivhaus project in 2023 with £57m school for West Sussex County Council Feb 9, 2023 Willmott Dixon has secured its second Passivhaus project this year, a new £57m secondary school for West Sussex County Council. It follows its appointment last month by University of Exeter for the Multi-Faith Centre. Construction of the 900-pupil school in Burgess Hill, named The Bedelands Academy, is set to start later this year. It will […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
