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.


Stalled Commercial Developments Contribute to fall in London Construction Activity

Posted on 2 August, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Throughout the recession London gave the impression that it was insulated from the cold economic winds that swept the rest of the country. New commercial buildings continued to appear on the skyline while, in the provinces, investment disappeared and... Read More

Northampton Town Centre Regeneration Gathers Pace

Posted on 1 August, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

The multi-million pound redevelopment of Northampton town centre is gathering pace, with commercial property agent Prop-Search forecasting that the next twelve months will be a ‘defining period’ in the process. The regeneration encompasses six schemes... Read More

Hammerson Plans Bullring Expansion but Drops Sevenstone Scheme

Posted on 30 July, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Commercial property group Hammerson is considering expanding the Bullring only two months after increasing its stake in the Birmingham shopping centre. The details are yet to be decided but the group has confirmed that it is considering several options... Read More

Developers Aim to Raise Crystal Palace from the Ashes

Posted on 29 July, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

A Chinese property development company hopes to rebuild the iconic Victorian building that housed the Great Exhibition. It has been confirmed that ZhongRong Holdings has opened talks with Bromley Council and the Mayor of London about a project which could... Read More

Wandsworth Ram Brewery Scheme Given Go Ahead

Posted on 28 July, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Developer Minerva has been granted permission to begin work on the Ram Brewery site in Wandsworth. The project will combine commercial and residential space seamlessly, with the total floorspace of the project totalling 1 million square... Read More

Old BBC Site to Become Manchester High-Tech Hub

Posted on 27 July, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments

Plans have been unveiled for the former BBC site in Manchester which could create up to 6000 jobs in the area. The BBC building on Oxford Road before it was demolished last year Either a large supermarket or student flats were originally proposed for... Read More

Deputy PM Blasts Sheffield Council over Stalled Retail Development

Posted on 25 July, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Commercial Developments

Sheffield City Council has been advised to "get its act together" and take action to deal with the future of the Sevenstone retail scheme after failing to publicly reveal the result of its supposed "crunch" talks. Deputy PM and Sheffield Hallam MP, Nick... Read More

Reading Skyscraper Plans Scrapped

Posted on 24 July, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Councillors disappointed by decision to retain Thames Tower Reading councillors say they are disappointed that plans to demolish Thames Tower and replace it with a 25-storey skyscraper have been scrapped. Instead, developers LaSalle intend to re-clad and... Read More

New South Bank Development Approved

Posted on 22 July, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

The surge of new developments in London shows no sign of subsiding after Mayor Boris Johnson gave his approval to yet another scheme on the South Bank. The latest development to get the green light is between Waterloo Bridge and the London Eye and will... Read More

Developer Reveals South Quay Plaza Plans

Posted on 18 July, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

With London continuing to lead the way in terms of property development, a number of exciting projects are either under construction or in the pipeline. Many combine both residential and commercial space in order to allow residents and commuters to make the... 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.