The city council has given the green light to plans to upgrade HSBC UK National Cycling Centre on Stuart Street to prolong the lifespan of the 25-year-old arena and ensure that national and international events continue to be staged in Manchester.
The developers of the £1.4bn Manchester mixed-use scheme are starting to scout the market for pre-lets and financing for the first commercial offering, 320,000 sq ft of offices due to start on site this year.
Preston, South Ribble and Chorley's councils are closer to adopting a combined Local Plan, as officers progress towards a preferred options consultation this summer.
Primus Property Group has submitted fresh plans for a 178-home scheme on Worrall Street in Ordsall, previously earmarked for a scheme by Forshaw Land & Property.
The listed developer, which has begun a 12-month review to cut costs, is eyeing two further regeneration opportunities in the city to expand its activities beyond the Mayfield scheme, according to its chief executive.
The developer has appointed a panel comprising Trafford Housing Trust, Great Places Housing Group and the Guinness Partnership to deliver affordable housing at the Red Bank neighbourhood, part of the 15,000-home Manchester masterplan.
The listed e-commerce firm wants to redevelop three properties on Kennedy Street into offices for beauty brand ESPA, a restaurant, and boutique hotel accommodation, as it continues its city centre hospitality investment.
The housebuilder has acquired 13 acres off Bainbridge Avenue in the village of Lowton and plans to start construction of the units by the end of the month.
The developer plans to create the 625,000 sq ft scheme on a 40-acre site off Bolton Road in response to “significant regional demand” for employment space for small and medium-sized firms.
Blackpool Council’s plans to redevelop the 22-acre site of the former school into 176 homes are recommended for approval for a second time after being deferred more than a year ago due to an objection from Sport England.
