Approval for 800,000 sq ft Radway Green

Barclays' overhaul of its Radbroke Technology Centre near Knutsford is to proceed after it secured the backing of the local authority's strategic planning board.

Lead contractor Winvic Construction is to deliver the 305,000 sq ft scheme, the developer’s second at Crewe Commercial Park. 

Completion of the residential development in central Warrington has been pushed back several months to early next year as construction work pauses while the developer reviews its delivery programme.

A mixed-use scheme featuring apartments and a medical centre forms the final part of the Blacon Parade project in Chester, led by housing association Sanctuary Group and Cheshire West & Chester Council.

Political leaders from Liverpool City Region, Warrington, and Cheshire West & Chester have combined to condemn part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail proposal it says would “short-change” the region.

The banking giant intends to demolish three buildings, replacing them with a 166,400 sq ft office building and open space as it seeks to modernise its technology complex in Cheshire.

Tilstone Industrial and St Francis Group's plans to deliver 803,000 sq ft at the former BAE Systems Radway Green site near Alsager are set for approval, with 373,000 sq ft in line for detailed consent.

The Manchester-based investor has acquired the former Global Eagle Entertainment headquarters on Parkgate Industrial Estate in Knutsford in an off-market deal.