Tag: regeneration



Redevelopment of Liverpool Landmarks hailed as an Investment in the Future

Posted on 21 August, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Top Properties

Two neglected Liverpool Grade II listed buildings are being brought back to life by separate multi-million regeneration projects. More than £18m is being spent to transform the city’s historic Royal Insurance Building (pictured) into a hotel and a... Read More

New Wirral Waters Office Block granted Planning Approval

Posted on 15 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Wirral Waters is poised to become one of the largest redevelopment projects in the North West, with a number of schemes already underway. The latest addition to be granted planning approval by Wirral Council is the Tower Wharf building, which will add a total... Read More

Work begins on £400 million Walsall Gigaport Scheme

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Uncategorised

As demand for office space spreads from London to the regions, local authorities have channelled funds and energy into examining increased possibilities for new developments. This has seen work begin on the demolition of Walsall’s Albion Tannery this week,... 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

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

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

Search begins for Brent Cross Cricklewood Development Partner

Posted on 23 July, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Barnet Council has launched a search for a partner to develop one of London’s largest remaining brownfield sites. It claims the plot, close to the North Circular Road, is big enough to take almost five-million sq ft of shops and 7,500 new homes. This... Read More

Shell Centre Scheme faces Legal Challenge

Posted on 22 July, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Canary Wharf Group and Qatari Diar’s £1.3 billion redevelopment of London’s Shell Centre is to be challenged in the High Court, it has emerged today. The action has been launched by activist and writer George Turner who has previously questioned... Read More

Telford’s Southwater One opening marks First Phase of Town Centre Regeneration

Posted on 20 July, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Telford’s Southwater One this week welcomed members of the public to view the changes made to the once run-down property, marking the first phase of the regeneration of the town centre. The new building is home to Telford and Wrekin Council’s relocated... Read More

Rivington takes charge of Chester Retail Scheme

Posted on 19 July, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

A £300m scheme aimed at securing Chester’s place as a regional shopping destination has moved a step closer with the appointment of a design and development team. London-based real estate developer Rivington Land and architect ACME, which designed... Read More