Commercial Developments


In the Commercial Developments category you can read about UK commercial property either in the planning stage, under construction or newly completed. This includes reports on office and serviced office space, retail developments and much more.


Land Securities reaps the rewards of Early Cycle Development

Posted on 1 December, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

With 2015 likely to deliver one of the lowest volumes of new office space to the London market for twenty years, developers brave enough to embark on schemes three or four years ago are now reaping the rewards. Today occupier demand easily outstrips... Read More

Kettering’s Vision of the Future begins to Take Shape

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Industry News

A Northamptonshire town, which already boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, looks set to benefit from a raft of jobs creating developments. Spanning just about every property category, from retail to prestige office... Read More

Redevelopment Plans for Durham Shopping Centre Unveiled

Posted on 29 November, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Increasing numbers of shopping centre owners are beginning to invest in upgrading their assets, with redevelopment plans set to bring numerous benefits to local communities. This has seen Clearbell Capital, owner of The Gates Shopping Centre in Durham,... Read More

Historic Mill Conversion takes Dean Clough Regeneration into New Phase

Posted on 28 November, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

One of Britain's biggest business communities — housed in what was once the world biggest carpet factory — is to get another 75,000 sq ft of office space. Work will start next month  to convert that last two derelict mills on the 22-acre... Read More

Allied London targets Creatives for Leeds Dock “Super-Building”

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Just days after a promised transport upgrade between Leeds city centre and its regenerated docks, a local commercial agent has been appointed to manage one of its pioneering developments. Investment firm Allied London was last month granted... Read More

Goodman unveils Derby Warehouse Plans

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

One of Australia's biggest logistics property groups claims it will create hundreds of British jobs if its plan to build a Derbyshire "big hut" is approved. Goodman — which owns, develops and manages warehouses and large scale logistics... Read More

Crown Estate unveils Silverlink expansion

Posted on 26 November, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

After the surprise closure of a Tyneside hotel the landowner — property giant The Crown Estate — has now unveiled plans for a shopping park on the site. In July, staff and guests at the Travelodge on North Tyneside's Silverlink retail park,... Read More

Secretary of State impressed with Friars Walk Progress

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Secretary of State for Wales, Stephen Crabb MP, was impressed with the progress of Queensberry Real Estate’s Friars Walk development following a recent visit to the site. Mr Crabb visited the 390,000 sq ft Newport shopping centre with Chief... Read More

Owners of Ravenscourt Shopping Centre urged to Redevelop Property

Posted on 25 November, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Commercial Developments

As supermarket groups continue to rein in spending by abandoning proposed developments, local communities are beginning to openly resent affected sites being left in almost derelict states in their wake. This has seen Walsall residents call upon the council... Read More

Siemens progressing with “World Class” Business Park in Didsbury

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Commercial Developments

As the economy continues to grow, overseas firms are expressing greater levels of interest into expanding existing sites within the UK. This has seen engineering group Siemens enter into discussions with Manchester City Council in an attempt to realise its... Read More

Learn more about our Commercial Developments category

Over recent years urban regeneration projects throughout the UK have resulted in a huge expansion of commercial property developments. Many of these are ongoing and will continue to deliver new business space in the future.

In addition many towns and cities have seen an expansion of out-of-town projects resulting in new business parks, shopping centres and leisure developments.

You will find stories about all of these here together with news regarding new industrial, healthcare and warehouse property. So if you want to read about the latest Grade A office space in London’s financial district or improvements to Sheffield’s retail quarter, the Commercial Development category is for you.