Quick-fire hat-trick of acquisitions for Network Space Mar 31, 2021 Network Space has completed the purchase of Newfield Industrial Estate near Stoke on Trent, a multi-let industrial investment totalling 125,000 sqft across nine acres. Newfield is occupied by 20 businesses. Tenants include global corporate Air Liquide, together with a number of successful local businesses. This acquisition comes hot on the heels of acquisitions by Network […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Bluemantle celebrates heritage as part of its £262m regeneration plan for former loco works Mar 29, 2021 Property developers Bluemantle has unveiled the heritage plans for Rivington Chase, its £262m redevelopment scheme of the former Horwich Loco Works near Bolton. After extensive consultation with the local community and key stakeholders, the plans for a heritage and community core have been put forward by North West architects Cass Associates. The proposed plans include […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Greater Manchester CA set to approve brownfield redevelopment grants allocation Mar 25, 2021 Brownfield land across Greater Manchester is set to be converted into sites for more than 2,700 new homes, as part of the second phase of a £97m development fund. At a meeting of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) tomorrow (Friday, March 26), leaders are expected to approve an allocation of £41m to develop a […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Former Liverpool distillery set for new life as multi-let industrial hub Mar 24, 2021 Network Space has acquired a high-profile 28-acre industrial site in Liverpool, for an undisclosed amount. The Sovereign Distillery comprises 446,151 sqft of space and was the former headquarters of Halewood Artisanal Spirits PLC, a family-owned producer of world-famous artisanal wines, spirits and beers which has operated from the site at Huyton Business Park since 2000. […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Historic decisions to be made on Birkenhead Mar 23, 2021 An eight-week consultation on the proposed transformation of Birkenhead begins tomorrow (March 24). The proposals are outlined in a major document called the Birkenhead 2040 Framework and are outlining the most radical changes to Birkenhead since the 1947 Town Plan, making the most of its history and heritage using William Laird’s town grid which he […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Manchester’s super development moves forward as Victoria North Mar 18, 2021 ‘Victoria North’ is to become the new identity for Manchester’s largest ever residential regeneration project – a £4bn scheme which affects seven neighbourhoods in the north of the city. A joint venture between Far East Consortium (FEC) and Manchester City Council is behind the plans – previously known as the Northern Gateway – to deliver […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Approval for housing-led redevelopment of former glassworks site in St Helens Mar 17, 2021 A joint-venture £200m residential-led development on the biggest brownfield site in St Helens has been given the go ahead by local planners. The 104-acre Cowley Hill Works project, which has been put together by BXB Land Solutions Ltd and Promenade Estates, includes building more than 1,100 homes and up to 43,000 sqft of flexible commercial space, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Drive to create hydrogen production cluster in North West gets government backing Mar 17, 2021 The plan to make the North West a world-leading pioneer in the drive towards creating a hydrogen economy has received £33m in government backing as part of its Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge. HyNet North West is a collaboration between public and private sector organisations working towards creating a safe and efficient supply line of bulk, low-carbon […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Plans submitted for Lancashire town’s £50m makeover Mar 15, 2021 Developer Capital&Centric has submitted an outline planning application for its £50m plan to transform the former market precinct of Farnsworth near Bolton into a vibrant new town centre community. The proposal includes 220 new design-led homes and approximately 3,200 sqm of commercial space that will reboot the town centre with a new leisure, hospitality and […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Manchester property developers tie up deal to transform supermarket site in Stockport Mar 10, 2021 Manchester property developers Amstone yesterday completed on a former supermarket site in Stockport which is set to be transformed into a £100m build-to-rent-led residential development. Leach Rhodes Walker have started work on drawing up plans for the 550-home residential scheme, which is made up of apartments, townhouses and a large communal garden. Deloitte are assisting […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
