The FES Group: Exclusive Industry Q&A Feb 21, 2020 Hassle-free construction compliance experts FES Group were a sponsor at our recent York Development Plans event, and we’ve been talking to them exclusively about their work, the game-changing York Central project and how development activity changes in a historic city. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Tell us a little about FES Group are the work you do? The […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
National Lottery Heritage Fund: Transforming Derelict Mills Feb 17, 2020 Textile mills were once at the forefront of the initial Northern Powerhouse, but many are now derelict, empty and under-utilised. There is a real focus on bringing this heritage and culturally important buildings back into use – and the National Lottery Heritage Fund is playing a vital role in doing just that. We’ve interviewed David […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Keyland Developments Submits Plans For 5.5-Acre Site Feb 12, 2020 Major developer Keyland Developments – part of the Kelda Group – has submitted plans for a new development in Pudsey, Yorkshire. The planning application submitted to Leeds City Council outlines a desire to build 77 new houses – with the site in Pudsey currently owned by Keyland Developments and another local private landowner. The plans […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans Submitted for 1.1m Sq ft Business Space near Barnsley Feb 12, 2020 Over one million sq ft of new commercial space is planned to come to South Yorkshire, just off the M1. Harworth Group, supported by Cushman & Wakefield and The Harris Partnership, has submitted an application to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council for a site on either side of Dearne Valley Parkway, close to Junction36 of the M1. Harworth […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
HS2 Given Government Go-Ahead Feb 10, 2020 The Government will tomorrow announce that High Speed 2 (HS2) will be built in full – as Boris Johnson PM announces a raft of infrastructure investments. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The line connecting London and Birmingham is already underway, and although the second phase of delivery which will connect the line to Manchester and Leeds via the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans Submitted for a “Parklife” Elland Road Sports Hub Feb 3, 2020 Plans are in for a new sports hub next to Elland Road stadium in Leeds, featuring brand new football pitches and associated facilities , as well as amenities for the club. The project is due to total £8m and could provide a space for up and coming players. NPS Leeds, on behalf of Leeds City […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
CEG Submit Plans New Plans For Kirkstall Forge Scheme Jan 9, 2020 Major development Commercial Estates Group (CEG) has submitted a planning application for the next stage of their 57-acre Kirkstall Forge development in Leeds. The planning application includes 200,000sq ft of commercial space and forms part of the wider £400m mixed-use project being led by CEG. CEG – who’re speaking at the annual West Yorkshire Development […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
17-Storey Office Build in Leeds Given Green Light Jan 9, 2020 Developer McLaren Property has received the green light from Leeds City Council to develop a 17-storey office building in the city centre. The project, situated on Wellington Street, will see the creation of Grade A multi-occupied office workspace – and will become one of the largest such buildings in Leeds. The development includes: 17-Storey Build […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive Q&A – Restoring Heritage Builds; Creating Spaces & Places Dec 20, 2019 (Lister Mills, Copyright Purcell) Ahead of the Mills Development Conference – supported by Historic England and Homes England we quizzed heritage built environment experts Purcell on regenerating derelict mills, preserving historic and the opportunities heritage buildings present… Q. Purcell specialise in restoring heritage, what are some major examples of your work? A. We are […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Achieving The Sustainable and Viable Re-use of Historic Mills Dec 19, 2019 Ahead of the Mills Development Conference – supported by Historic England and Homes England we hear from Rebecca Burrows and Dr Alex Holton of industry experts Purcell… Great emphasis and optimism has, rightly, been placed on the ‘historic mill’ as a cultural asset that has potential to offer solutions to residential housing or commercial office […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more