Glenbrook gains planning consent for new £140m BtR scheme Feb 24, 2023 Developer Glenbrook has been granted planning permission for a new £140million, 618-apartment build to rent scheme at Kirkstall Road, Leeds. Located on the bank of River Aire, over half of the 5.1-acre site will be dedicated to high quality public open space including a new riverside park. The new public open spaces, together with the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Rushmoor Development Partnership Obtain Outline Planning for Significant Farnborough Town Centre Regeneration Feb 24, 2023 The Rushmoor Development Partnership (RDP), an equal partnership between Hill Investment Partnerships Limited (Hill) and Rushmoor Borough Council (RBC) are delighted to have obtained outline planning approval of their Civic Quarter Masterplan for Farnborough. The masterplan comprises an ambitious vision that will breathe new life into the heart of Farnborough, and includes new homes, a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning Permission secured for improvements to Rother Valley Country Park Feb 24, 2023 Rotherham Council’s Rother Valley Country Park is set to benefit from improvements on site following planning permission being approved. This news follows planning permission also being received for the £2.5 million development of a new café building at the Council’s Thrybergh Country Park. Both projects are part of a £20 million investment in leisure, economy […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Panattoni increases commitment to south coast logistics market with 452,469 sq ft speculative park Feb 23, 2023 Panattoni, the largest logistics real estate developer in the UK and Europe, has begun speculatively developing a 452,469 sq ft last-mile logistics development at Burgess Hill, 45 miles south of London. Construction at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill follows the granting of planning consent by Mid Sussex District Council at the end of January and reflects […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Charles Church submits plans for second phase of Kenilworth community Feb 23, 2023 Charles Church has submitted plans to Warwick District Council for an additional 452 homes at its Kenilworth Gate development, located on the southern edge of the town. The proposals follow the first phase of 98 homes at Kenilworth Gate, featuring a range of two to four bedroom homes in the sought-after town of Kenilworth. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New digital platform set to unite the construction industry on credential checks and tackling modern slavery Feb 23, 2023 THE UK construction industry has for decades been plagued by issues such as modern slavery, data silos, lengthy onboarding, fake credentials and a lack of digital standards, according to the brains behind newly launched digital construction platform Construct.id. Construct.id is a new industry-wide platform that has launched to raise standards and provide betterment for all, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Leicester & Leicestershire sign up for UKREiiF 2023 Feb 23, 2023 Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council have confirmed their attendance at the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 16-18 May, in Leeds. The local authorities will represent the region at the event to showcase their investment and development opportunities to a wide range of investors, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UK Local Government Pension Fund invests in CBRE IM’s affordable housing fund Feb 23, 2023 Tyne and Wear Pension Fund and Scottish Borders Council Pension Fund have invested in CBRE Investment Management’s UK affordable housing fund (AHF). The capital from the Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) brings the total equity commitments to over £500m. The housing fun now have 23 investors, including 9 LGPS. The Head of Liability Aware Strategies […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bringing the wonder back to Earls Court – The Earls Court Development Company reveals plans for transformation of 40 acre largely derelict site Feb 23, 2023 “Like a London jigsaw missing its final piece, this 40-acre site is perhaps Central London’s most significant redevelopment opportunity. The site has an illustrious past which is a continual source of inspiration for us as we look towards the future. The Earls Court Development Company (ECDC) has today unveiled a draft masterplan to deliver on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Avanton secures planning permission for £30m warehouse complex redevelopment in Battersea Feb 23, 2023 Leading London investor-developer Avanton has secured planning permission for the redevelopment of industrial complex Culvert Court in Battersea, following acquisition of the site in June 2022. As the first logistics site in their growing investment portfolio, the consented plans provide for a modern complex with a completed GDV of £30 million. Located at 105 Culvert […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more