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.


Edgbaston Medical Quarter Launched at Healthcare Summit

Posted on 18 March, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Edgbaston Medical Quarter will be officially launched today at a summit bringing together healthcare providers, academics and the private sector. The launch, in effect the branding of a district that already exists, provides the quarter with an identity which... Read More

Plans Unveiled for Floating Village on the Thames

Posted on 15 March, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments

A floating village on the Thames could be constructed after London Mayor Boris Johnson unveiled plans to transform the Royal Docks. Hafen City, Hamburg The mixed use development will include floating homes, restaurants, bars and hotel facilities on a... Read More

Don Valley Stadium Saved as Part of Olympic Legacy

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments

We recently reported that Don Valley Stadium may be forced to close after the local council announced plans to cut costs. Don Valley Stadium is a huge part of Sheffield’s history and is where Olympic gold medallist, Jessica Ennis trains. But the... Read More

Sheffield Retail Scheme Faces New Delays

Posted on 11 March, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments

Work on a Sheffield retail quarter, which was originally planned to commence in 2009, will not start until 2015 at the earliest, according to the London-based developer behind the scheme. Hammerson, which announced it was moving forward with its... Read More

Plans for Liverpool Waters Approved by Government

Posted on 8 March, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

After winning the prestigious European Capital of Culture award in 2008, Liverpool has been on an upward spiral of success. As well as extensive regeneration projects in much of the city, particularly focusing on the dockyard areas, the creation of shopping... Read More

Southbank Centre Plans Unveiled

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

London is to get a new landmark building following the unveiling of plans for the redevelopment of the Southbank Centre. The most visible aspect of the £120 million project is a huge glass box that will appear to float above the bulk of the concrete sixties... Read More

Potteries Heritage Commission Established to Inform Regeneration Decisions

Posted on 7 March, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

A commission has been established in Stoke-on-Trent to ensure that relics of the Potteries’ industrial heritage are not lost in the rush towards regeneration. The group will be responsible for seeking the views of residents and presenting a report to the... Read More

Exeter is Ripe for Inward Investment

Posted on 6 March, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

A delegation from Exeter recently travelled to London to raise awareness of what the Devon city has to offer to businesses and investors. As part of the initiative posters bearing the slogan ‘Expect Success: Invest in Exeter’ will feature at tube stations... Read More

Nottingham Shopping Centre to Receive Substantial Refurbishment

Posted on 5 March, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Nottingham’s Victoria Shopping Centre is to undergo £36 million worth of refurbishment work in a bid to draw consumers back to the city centre. This will be done as part of a £206 million investment owner Intu Properties – formerly known as Capital... Read More

Hackney Plans Fashion Development Underneath the Arches

Posted on 4 March, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

A new development planned for the London borough of Hackney will create a ‘prestigious’ fashion destination underneath the railway arches on Chatham Place. The scheme will also include new commercial properties around an existing Burberry store, Building... 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.