CEG Delivers £10m in Social Value at Kirkstall Forge Apr 24, 2020 Developer CEG has delivered more than £10m worth of social value through their skills and employment hub at Kirkstall Forge. The £400m scheme is one of a number CEG are working on across the city, and in 2017 they created the Forging Futures Campus which provides new skills and an employment initiative programme aimed at […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Birmingham’s New £570m Train Station Approved Apr 23, 2020 Birmingham City Council has today backed plans for HS2’s new station in the heart of the City. In total three planning applications for the £571m station and other surrounding areas were put forward to the planning committee during a ‘virtual’ meeting – and all were approved with WSP and Grimshaw Architects working heavily on the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
First Base Submits Application For £175m Scheme Apr 23, 2020 Developer First Base has submitted plans to Bristol City Council for a new £175m project – their first entry into the regional marketplace. Known for their expertise within mixed-use schemes the firm – who’re speaking on our Bristol Developments Webinar – are planning to develop: [emaillocker id=”71749″] 166 new homes 200,000 sq ft of commercial […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Countryside Properties Submit Brierley Hill Plans Apr 22, 2020 Major housing and urban regeneration company Countryside Properties has submitted fresh proposals after making some revisions for a site in Brierley Hill, Dudley. The development is set to transform the former Stokes Forgings’ hammer forging plant – with plans highlighting the potential for 132 new homes. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The firm – who’re speaking on our […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Birmingham Council to Approve ‘Virtual Planning Committee’ and 51-Storey Building Tomorrow Apr 22, 2020 Tomorrow is set to be a big day for the construction and property industry in Birmingham – with a ‘Virtual Planning Committee’ and Court Collaboration’s One Eastside project likely to be approved. Following suit of numerous other authorities across the UK Birmingham City Council will officially move to a virtual online planning committee to ensure […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University’s Former Hospital Regeneration Plans Moves Forward Apr 21, 2020 Newcastle University’s plans to transform the former General Hospital site in the city have moved a step forward – with fresh plans revealed. The University is hoping to develop a world-leading centre for scientific and academic research looking into healthy ageing and living. They’ve now announced GSSArchitecture as their partner to help develop a masterplan […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Fresh Details Revealed For Southampton Ocean Tower Apr 20, 2020 New details have emerged on the a large new tower set to be built in Southampton, after the developer revised planned based on community feedback. The proposed Ocean Village Tower – proposed by MDL Developments – is a waterfront scheme situated at the Marina. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The newly announce details highlight the potential for 199 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Hill Group Targets Major Growth in South West Apr 20, 2020 Major housing developer Hill Group has set its sights on a large growth strategy for the South West. The firm – most known for their work across the East and South East of England – are now expanding with a new Bristol office set to open and several recently announced schemes in the area. And […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New UK University Moves Step Forward Apr 20, 2020 A new university which is planned for Milton Keynes has moved a step forward, with new details emerging. MK:U – with Cranfield University acting as the lead higher education institution – will be able to accept around 15,000 students once opened, with a heavy focus on digital skills. [emaillocker id=”71749″] An environmental impact assessment (EIA) […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Homes England Acquires 19-Stalled Development Sites Apr 19, 2020 It has been announced that Homes England has acquired a total of 19 stalled development sites in the last financial year which were unable to progress. The sites, totalling over £180m, could provide more than 5,000 new homes when unlocked – but the intervention was needed by Homes England to use their resources, influence and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
