Tag: Leisure Property



Plans submitted for improvements to Coventry Skydome

Posted on 12 July, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

As the economy continues to improve and consumers begin to spend on luxuries once more, the commercial property sector has seen a rise in leisure and retail developments and refurbishments. Coventry’s Skydome leisure centre scheme is the latest to... Read More

Leisure Development planned for former Kidderminster Carpet Works

Posted on 2 July, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Local firm Exchange Street Properties has this week approached Wyre Forest District Council with a planning application regarding the former premises of carpet maker Brintons, located in Kidderminster town centre. Should the plans be given the green light by... Read More

Work to finally begin on Selly Oak Battery Park Redevelopment

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

During the recession, many upcoming development projects ground to a halt as banks and investors were reluctant to pump money into commercial schemes.  Fortunately, economic growth has provided a kick-start to long-stalled projects – one of which is the... Read More

Southampton Watermark West Quay Development gains Planning Permission

Posted on 30 June, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Southampton City Council has unanimously voted to grant planning permission for a £70 million leisure development, to be known as Watermark West Quay. Spearheaded by Hammerson, the new development will see a landmark 10 screen cinema and space for up to 20... Read More

Marco Pierre White set to raise the curtain on Shakespeare Town Restaurant

Posted on 29 June, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

The West Midlands has become a hotspot for industrial activity over the past 12 months, with increasing numbers of international firms choosing to expand their interests in the region. However, thanks to widespread marketing initiatives throughout mainland... Read More

Retail and Leisure Development proposed for Northallerton

Posted on 23 June, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

As the economy continues to recover, developers are increasingly seeking commercial property opportunities in regional areas, both in the form of new and redevelopment projects. This is giving towns such as Northallerton in North Yorkshire access to... Read More

Final Planning Approval granted for new Hinckley Leisure Centre

Posted on 9 June, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

With the economic recovery gathering momentum, commercial building projects around the country have been given something of a kick-start as local authorities attempt to strengthen local economies. One such project is the new leisure centre due to be built in... Read More

Plans for Devon Retail and Leisure Park cause Controversy

Posted on 31 May, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Retail and leisure developments throughout the UK are thriving at present, with the effects of economic recovery particularly benefiting consumers living in the affluent south. Unfortunately, it now appears that the positive impact these developments bring to... Read More

Whiteley Shopping Centre marks First Anniversary with Leisure Extension Announcement

Posted on 29 May, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

Shopping centres have seen a resurgence in consumer footfall this year, after consistently losing business to online retailers during the recession. This has allowed developments such as Whiteley Shopping Centre in Hampshire to flourish in the past twelve... Read More

Plans to transform disused Tube Stations Revealed

Posted on 7 May, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Commercial space in London is in high demand, with investors from both the UK and overseas keen to snap up properties in one of Europe’s key business capitals. However, while burgeoning skyscrapers make the headlines, there remains a relatively untapped... Read More