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.


Leading Architect calls for Greater Powers for Planning Officers

Posted on 13 March, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Respected British architect Sir David Chipperfield has called for planning officers to be given greater powers to shape the future of our cities. His call comes in the same week it was revealed that almost 250 tower blocks are either under construction or in... Read More

The Jockey Club names Cheltenham Racecourse Developer

Posted on 9 March, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Last year, The Jockey Club made history by launching the first retail bond in British sport and raised almost £25 million to financially aid Cheltenham Racecourse’s grandstand development. Along with £20 million secured through a combination of... Read More

HS2 to bring Major Commercial Development to Birmingham City Centre

Posted on 3 March, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

An area of Birmingham city centre is set to undergo a huge redevelopment programme thanks to HS2. The regeneration will accompany the construction of the high speed rail station at Curzon Street and will include 600,000 square metres of business... Read More

Food Retailers confirmed for Bradford Westfield Shopping Centre

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Bradford’s new Westfield Shopping Centre promises to be one of the most exciting projects to hit the city in several years, with a number of retailers expressing an interest in taking up commercial space in the £260 million development. The site, located... Read More

Permission Granted for Olympic Park Digital Cluster

Posted on 27 February, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

The legacy of the 2012 London Olympics has been widely discussed in the media, with most economists claiming that the Games were beneficial to businesses both in London and in the UK as a whole. Furthermore, the commercial property development in and around... Read More

Lloyds finances Final Phase of Openshaw Retail Development

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has signed a five year financing deal with Dransfield Properties to allow it to complete the final stage of a Manchester shopping complex upgrade. An 80,000 sq ft Morrisons store will anchor the Lime Square... Read More

Newcastle Airport Business Park set for Take Off

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Newcastle International Airport bosses have unveiled a £30m open-ended business park plan which could attract dozens of new companies to the North-East and create up to 7,000 new jobs. The first phase of the scheme — in partnership with UK Land... Read More

Demand from Developers boosts Land Prices as Confidence Returns

Posted on 24 February, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Commercial Developments, Industry News

A new report released by international real estate adviser, Savills, indicates that land prices are being boosted by demand from developers. Price growth is continuing to be led by the South East, but overall growth is improving across the UK. The... Read More

There is no Office Shortage in London Smithfield Inquiry hears

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

The controversial redevelopment of London’s Smithfield Market is not warranted by a shortage of office space in the capital, a public inquiry has been told. The multi-million pound redevelopment of the Victorian market hall has divided opinion, both... Read More

First Phase Approval Expected for Cardiff Regeneration Project

Posted on 21 February, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Cardiff planners are considering an application to build a 135,000sq ft office development as the first phase of an ambitious mixed use regeneration project for the city’s Capital Square. The £30m building — to be called One Capital Square —... 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.