Planners approve £500m scheme to transform Southend Mar 31, 2021 The £500m redevelopment of the Queensway area of Southend was approved by the local council last night. The Better Queensway project, which is a joint venture between Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and Swan Housing Association (Porters Place Southend-on-Sea LLP), is proposing to build 1,760 homes. It is hoped it will also become a catalyst for further […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Battersea developers hope panoramic lift adventure will add to its pulling power Mar 30, 2021 The company behind the multi-billion-pound Battersea Power Station redevelopment has revealed plans for a unique Chimney Lift experience. Travelling 109 metres up the interior of the North West chimney, it is set to become one of the most unique viewing platforms in London, holding around 30 visitors and will be part of a wider visitor […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Planners approve ambitious £300m East London dock redevelopment Mar 29, 2021 London + Regional has got planning permission for its £300m redevelopment of the Albert Island docks site in East London. Designed by Haworth Tompkins and industrial architect Ashton Smith, the scheme makes provision for a modern boatyard facility and marina, multi-storey last-mile distribution warehousing and light industrial buildings, long-term storage and flatted factory typologies, as […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Watford Council focus on finding JV partner for £200m redevelopment plan Mar 22, 2021 Watford Borough Council (WBC) will next month start the search for a joint venture partner for its £200m Town Hall Quarter regeneration project. WBC is looking to convert its Town Hall into an office building and redevelop the Colosseum theatre “to make it more sustainable, financially and environmentally”. There will also be new homes incorporated […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
University of Reading Q&A – Estates Development Programme & Playing Their Role in Economic Growth Mar 21, 2021 The University of Reading play a crucial role in the economic development across the Thames Valley. And they have some ambitious plans over the coming years to aid student retention and create high value jobs across the region. We’ve been speaking to Prof Robert Van de Noort – Vice Chancellor at the University – following […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Infrastructure deals struck on Enfield Council’s £6bn mega development Mar 17, 2021 Enfield Council this week appointed the first contractors to deliver infrastructure works for its flagship £6bn expansion project. A Framework Agreement has been reached with with Vinci Taylor Woodrow, BamNuttall and VolkerFitzpatrick to build the roads, bridges, cycle lanes and parkland, as well as the water, gas and communications networks required to deliver the flagship […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
London Mayor’s £80m grant paves way for 1500 new homes on former Dagenham car plant Mar 16, 2021 Sadiq Khan today announced a landmark deal to secure more than 1,550 affordable homes on the former Dagenham Stamping Plant car works site in East London. The agreement, which involves an £80m grant from the Mayor’s Affordable Housing Programme, has enabled the Peabody housing association to acquire the 45-acre site from Europa Capital. The mixed-tenure development will provide […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
U+I win battle to build business park in Kent Mar 16, 2021 Regeneration specialist developer and investor U+I has secured planning consent to transform 30 acres of open green belt land in Kent into a new £225m green business community. This comes after the Secretary of State confirmed he did not wish to call in the application on the development planned for green belt and an Area of […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
50/50 partner required for £200m Leatherhead town centre overhaul Mar 15, 2021 Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) has opened proceedings on finding a 50/50 construction partner for its £200m scheme to redevelop a huge swathe of Leatherhead town centre. Firms have until April 23rd to register their interest in a mixed-use redevelopment project affecting two pivotal freehold sites – The Swan Centre and Bull Hill. The two […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
The £1bn vision for a new-look Brighton & Hove Mar 12, 2021 A £1bn scheme to reinvigorate large swathes of Brighton & Hove is in the running to receive financial support from the council. The Beeline is a low-carbon transport and infrastructure project that is promising to breathe new life into three council-owned areas of the city – the marina and surrounding areas, the West Pier and […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
