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£70m Healthcare Facility Given Green Light

The Royal Marsden NHS Trust has received the thumbs up to develop a new £70m cancer facility in Sutton, London. The Oak Cancer Centre will “help people with cancer for decades to come” with a focus on providing faster diagnosis for more people and research to find new cures and treatment. The centre will house […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Decision Set For Portsmouth Mixed-Use Scheme

THAT Group’s plans to transform the now empty John Lewis store in Portsmouth’s Southsea will be decided next week – after they submitted plans earlier in the year. The proposal from THAT Group is to re-purpose the buildings into a thriving mixed-use building including: Cinema Hotel [emaillocker id=”71749″] Coffee Bar Shops Shared offices Rooftop bar […]

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Bovis Homes Boosts Housing Associations 16,000 Home Target

Major housing developer Boris Homes have given housing association LiveWest a huge boost in their bid to develop 16,000 new homes over the next 10 years by strike a 2,000 home strategic partnership. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The collaborative deal will see 2,000 homes built over the South West over the coming years – with homes set […]

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West London Property Growth Driven By New Connectivity

The London Borough of Ealing in West London is the site of a large number of major developments, driven by expansions in the transport network our London Property Club heard. Lucy Taylor, Director of Regeneration & Planning for Ealing Council described the surge as “some of the fastest growth in London”. Taylor told delegates of […]

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Huge New Communities Emerging at Wembley Park and Brent Cross

The borough of Brent is supporting massive community building, long-term schemes the recent London Property Club heard. Alice Lester, director of regeneration, growth and employment described the scale of development, she said, “We’ve got 8 growth areas, two of them are new.” The Borough of Brent is “pro-development” and is supporting long-term community led schemes, […]

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Wheatley Group Proposes New Housing Scheme In Glasgow

Developer Wheatley Group has revealed fresh plans to deliver more than 250 new housing units in Glasgow – as they continue their growth across Scotland. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Wheatley, who’re speaking at the Glasgow Development Plans Event about their future projects, have chosen Glasgow’s Meat Market for their newest scheme, a location already at the focus […]

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Developer Gets Green Light On Appeal For Wales Project

  Developer Wales & West Housing Association has won an appeal to deliver ‘much-needed’ affordable homes in Gwersyllt in Wrexham. The scheme, which was initially refused by Wrexham Council, was sent on appeal to the Welsh Government and their appointed planning inspector has now overturned that decision. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The housing association, who’re speaking at […]

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Highways England Announces 15-Mile Upgrade

Highways England has unveiled plans which will see the 15-mile stretch of the A12 between Chelmsford and Marks Tey upgraded. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The announcement will see the road widened, whilst there are four options for a new route between Kelvedon and Marks Tey also proposed. The scheme is one of many set to be discussed […]

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Sustainable ‘Living’ Building Revealed For Swansea

Hacer Developments have revealed proposals for their newest Swansea city centre development – and it is set to be covered in plants and trees. A planning application has now been submitted to Swansea Council, and developer Hacer is hoping that the scheme, once approved, could begin as early as April 2020 – and they’ll be […]

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