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.


New Office Scheme is a “Game Changer” for Bath

Posted on 14 August, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

A joint venture development could see Bath getting its first major office development in more than two decades. It’s hoped the scheme will end the run of expanding businesses looking beyond the city for extra space while others are forced to scatter staff... Read More

Work starts on £10m Salford Quays Office Upgrade

Posted on 13 August, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Approval by Salford planners has allowed an immediate start on the £10m modernisation of the city’s canal side Exchange Quay office complex. First unveiled by Hunter Real Estate Investment Managers in April, the Salford Quays site is made up of six... Read More

Manor Royal development gains Planning Approval as Gatwick puts case for Expansion

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

As the debate over how to best increase airport capacity in the UK drags on, local authorities and businesses surrounding Gatwick are keen to promote the merits of their case. Pointing to the benefits of the “Gatwick Diamond” – home to over... Read More

Sainsbury’s expands its presence at Ansty Park

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Britain’s second largest supermarket chain has confirmed it is going ahead with plans to build an information technology centre at Ansty Park near Coventry. The retailer, which has more than 1,200 outlets nationwide, is negotiating the purchase of... Read More

CAMRA calls for Use Class Restriction to protect Pubs

Posted on 12 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

Since the end of the recession, the majority of sectors within the British economy have enjoyed a significant upturn in fortune as consumers once more begin to accumulate disposable income. However, within the pubs sector, the story remains somewhat grim with... Read More

Urban Village Plans for World’s Favourite Street

Posted on 11 August, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Allied London says it has started working with a team of “master planners and heritage consultants” to determine the future of the former ITV Granada studios site in Manchester. Speaking at a public meeting to outline its plans for the 13-acre lot... Read More

Office and Leisure Developments demonstrate Confidence in Cardiff

Posted on 9 August, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

In line with its philosophy that potential tenants want to see a building before signing up to a lease, developer JR Smart (JRS) has started work on an 85,000sq ft office scheme for the centre of Cardiff. The M2H designed, Number Two Capital Quarter... Read More

Search begins for Manchester Corridor Developer

Posted on 8 August, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Global property agents DTZ has been commissioned to find an investment partner for a half-a-million sq ft development in the centre of Manchester. The city council has already signalled its approval for the regeneration of an area adjacent to... Read More

Mayfield Station Arts Plan Derailed

Posted on 7 August, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Commercial Developments

Plans to convert Manchester’s derelict Mayfield train station into a cultural venue have been derailed after the property’s owner announced it wants to use the location for rail improvements, The Business Desk reports. The decision appears to have... Read More

Neath Town Centre Redevelopment Underway

Posted on 6 August, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Commercial Developments

The initial phase of the Neath Town Centre redevelopment project will begin this month with the demolition of the Welsh town’s Magistrate’s Court. The first phase of the scheme includes a 24,000 sq ft retail unit which will be constructed alongside... 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.