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.


UK Land Estates begins next phase of Tyne Tunnel Estate refurbishment

Posted on 18 September, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

The North-East’s biggest property investment and development company has started the next phase of the multi-million refurbishment of its Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate. So far UK Land Estates — which owns more 1,300 units across 40 regional industrial... Read More

Shopping Centre Investment set to kick start Development Boom

Posted on 17 September, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

Shopping centre development projects rose sharply in the direct aftermath of the recession, although this has dropped somewhat in 2014 due to the continuing economic restraints experienced by commercial property owners. However, according to new information... Read More

Interest high as work starts on Friargate Scheme

Posted on 15 September, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

The demolition of an eyesore multi-storey car park later this month will mark the start of Coventry’s biggest business quarter regeneration scheme for almost half-a-century. When complete the 37-acre Friargate development, adjacent to the city’s... Read More

Chinese Investors back Sheffield Business Incubator Scheme

Posted on 12 September, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

A South Yorkshire city has been promised at least 400 news jobs and stronger links with Asia if planners give the go-ahead for a £65m Chinese-backed business incubator scheme. The New Era Square project has already attracted backing from a consortium... Read More

Arch unveils Flagship Blyth Office Scheme

Posted on 11 September, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

A North-East development company has unveiled its latest office scheme aimed at kick-starting the re-development of a neglected industrial quayside. Partly financed by the European Regional Development Fund, the Homes and Communities Agency and the... Read More

Grow Manchester Report lays Foundations for City’s Future

Posted on 9 September, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Manchester City Council will set out its plans for the future of the city centre today when a report by regeneration consultancy Ekosgen is published. Manchester: A Growing Success Story lays the foundations for a huge transformation project which... Read More

Lanarkshire Golf and Leisure Resort gets Green Light

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Scotland’s commercial property market has been a little uncertain of late, with the upcoming independence referendum leading many investors to hold out until the future of the country has been established. Fortunately, there are many more who are keen to... Read More

Battersea Power Station Developers reveal ‘Sky Market’ Plans

Posted on 5 September, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Following Land Securities’ promise to place street food on the menu of its mixed-use scheme in Victoria, comes the news that the developers of Battersea Power Station are planning to go one better – by constructing a ‘street food market in the... Read More

Work to begin this Month on Darlington Leisure Development

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

As the consumer environment continues to improve, local authorities are increasingly courting private developers and investment firms as a means of enhancing the variety of leisure and retail offerings within their regions. This has seen Darlington... Read More

Land Securities’ Mixed-Use Menu promises Variety in Victoria

Posted on 4 September, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

The UK’s leading property company, Land Securities, has promised that its flagship Victoria development will be ‘a real mixed use scheme’ catering to the ‘growing needs of office workers' - and food is at the heart of it. Nova will provide... 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.