Northwich homes set for approval

Property and construction professionals in the North West value flexible working above bonuses and other benefits, according to the findings of the Vertical Salary Review 2019.

Cheshire West & Chester Council has progressed two key projects by approving the first phase of its £60m mixed-use scheme in Chester, and the £16m public service centre and bus hub in Ellesmere Port.

The first phase of Cheshire West & Chester’s long-awaited mixed-use scheme will go before the council’s planning committee next week with the £60m project on course to open in 2021.

Offices at Chester Business Park and Dovecote Business Park in Sale have been sold as part of a wider £25.9m portfolio acquisition by the Regional REIT.

The redesigned proposal for the £100m masterplan was approved at yesterday’s Cheshire West & Chester Council planning committee.

After the £100m masterplan for the racecourse was refused against officer recommendation in March, the redesigned proposals are set to go back before Cheshire West & Chester Council later this week.

The developer has exchanged contracts with property investor Vastint to bring forward a 168-bedroom Courtyard by Marriott hotel at the £120m City Place scheme next to Chester’s railway station.

Property Alliance Group has acquired Richard House from CLM Chester for £1.7m, and has agreed a letting to luxury tour operator Inspiring Travel Company.

Chester Race Company has resubmitted its masterplan for development at the course, following refusal of a £100m project in March.