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Northumberland Estates disposes of Quorum Retail Parade

Avison Young acting on behalf of a private investor has secured the purchase of the ground floor retail parade at Dukes Walk, Quorum Business Park, Newcastle from Northumberland Estates Ltd. The fully let retail parade extends to 9,892sq ft and comprises five multi let units occupied by local and national covenants, including Greggs PLC, Bento […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Packaged Living BtR scheme in Newcastle gets planning approval

This week, following a planning application from Packaged Living, Newcastle City Council approved plans for a 289-unit residential scheme on Newcastle’s Quayside. The impressive new development will sit on a 1.5-acre site alongside the river and will include significant amenity space, commercial space, and on-site car parking for residents. Quayside 12 has environmental and residents’ […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Passengers at the ready… £162m Northumberland rail line framework ready to depart

Northumberland County Council (NCC) this week launched a £162m framework for the proposed works required to bring the 18-mile Northumberland line, between Ashington and Newcastle, back into service for passengers. The four-year agreement involves the construction of six stations, three footbridges and car parks at the following locations: Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth Bebside, Newsham, Seaton Deleval, […]

Posted by: Mark Flanagan

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Places for People Embarks on Ambitious Multi-Million-Pound Property Revamp

Places for People, a prominent social housing organisation, has unveiled plans for an extensive property refurbishment project worth millions of pounds. The initiative, which spans four years, will focus on enhancing the organisation’s portfolio in the North East. The organisation, which boasts a wide range of rental properties across the region, is committed to delivering […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Plan for sustainable aviation fuel plant announced for Tees Valley

Proposals for the first sustainable aviation fuel refinery of its kind in the North East have announced for the Tees Valley. Global aviation services group and aircraft leasing firm Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) and its subsidiary Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited are advancing plans for a commercial scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility on […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Planning application submitted for 800 homes at Wynyard Village

A formal application has been received by Stockton Borough Council from Cameron Hall Developments and Jomast Developments Ltd for permission to develop under the Town & Country Planning Act 1990. Proposal: Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of up to 800 dwellings, community centre, care and medical facilities, open space, golf course improvements […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Planning permission granted to develop Europe’s largest Lithium Hydroxide Refinery in Teesside

Alkemy Capital Investments plc is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary Tees Valley Lithium Ltd has received full planning permission to build Europe’s largest lithium hydroxide refinery at Teesside, UK, to supply the burgeoning electric vehicle battery industry. Following detailed studies, which included the completion of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), TVL has received full planning […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Planning powers transfer to Middlesbrough and Hartlepool Mayoral Development Corporations 

Planning powers have officially transferred to Mayoral Development Corporations in Hartlepool and Middlesbrough today (1 June). Legislation was officially laid before Parliament for the towns’ respective Mayoral Development Corporations (MDCs) in February. Now the two MDCs have received powers to act as the determining authorities for planning applications submitted in the areas bound by the […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Plans agreed for transformation of Middlesbrough town centre

The bright new vision for Middlesbrough’s future has been signed off by the town’s Development Corporation Board. During its meeting, the Board was asked to approve the Masterplan for the Middlesbrough Development Corporation, which aims to make the area “Bold, Industrious & Open for Business; Middlesbrough, reinvented as a great place for everyone.” Created with […]

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Plans revealed for £200m business park in Teesside

Details have been unveiled for a £200 million business park set to be built on the south side of Teesside Airport. The first phase will see the creation of four new units along a new through road, with construction due to begin within weeks. The business park is expected to create up to 4,400 jobs when […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Property transaction secured for retail property in the North East

Avison Young acting on behalf of a private purchaser has secured the investment purchase of a well let retail property in Hexham, which also offers redevelopment potential of the vacant upper floors at 20-22 Priestpopple. The freehold property which is situated on the north side of Priestpopple adjoins the former Royal Hotel which has recently […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Rolls Royce shortlists six sites for nuclear reactor factory

Rolls-Royce has moved forward in their bid to develop new Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) across the UK by highlighting six locations where they may look to develop a new factory which builds nuclear reactors. The UK Government is looking to build 16 SMRs in the next 25 years – as the Government looks to enhance […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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