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Sefton approves transformation of 17th century pub

The dilapidated Old Roan public house in Aintree will become a 31-flat scheme under 2M Development’s plans.

Meiller-Boweld signs for Deeside63

Developed by Columbia Threadneedle to be net zero in operation, the 63,000 sq ft unit sits at the entrance to Zone 2 of Deeside Industrial Park.

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Oak Tyres snaps up 89,000 sq ft Omega shed

Cube RE has completed the letting of Hathaway 89 in the Warrington logistics hotspot to the UK tyre distributor as it looks to expand in the North West.

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Sign-off nears for 4,500-home Holt Town vision as fresh images emerge

Manchester City Council’s executive will meet next week to adopt a framework to guide the redevelopment of 74 acres of brownfield land into what the authority is dubbing a “woodland town”.

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CBRE bolsters Manchester offices team in anticipation of sector growth

Matt Shufflebottom has left his role as partner at Knight Frank to become a director within the rival consultancy’s Manchester office.

Tuesday, Jan 14

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Plans in for 540-home Woodford Garden Village extension

Having already delivered 600 homes at the former aerodrome of the same name, Harrow Estates is seeking permission for almost the same amount again on land to the south of the neighbourhood.

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Former Barclays Cheshire office to become SEND school

Mereside Education Trust has applied to Chester West and Chester Council to convert a 33,000 sq ft Northwich office building into a private school.

Closures begin as £21m Salford Crescent works commence

Network Rail’s plan to build a third platform at Salford Crescent station has been set in motion with the announcement of the first wave of road closures.

All change at Oldham’s Union Street

Office space at Phoenix House is in line for residential conversion, while renewal plans are in the works for four heritage buildings on the key town centre street.

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Liverpool to trigger transport masterplan

A report to the city council’s cabinet seeks sign-off for the Liverpool Urban Mobility and Public Spaces Plan, an investment programme running up to 2045.

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Overbury picks Chancery Place

The fit-out specialist has signed for around 6,800 sq ft at NFU Mutual’s flagship Manchester office asset, relocating from the Zenith Building, its home for 18 years.

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Permission for £40m Perspex production centre

Blackburn with Darwen Council's decision allows the plastic manufacturer to extend its production facilities at its Chapels Park Plant, situated off Goose House Lane in Darwen.

Maple Grove sells chunk of Lancashire Central

Rowland Homes plans to build 75 houses on seven acres of the wider 160-acre masterplan.

Crossbay acquires Irlam sheds for more than £11m

Buccleuch Property has sold 84,000 sq ft of industrial space across two sheds at Northbank Industrial Estate to the acquisitive investor.

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Network Rail invests £60m to get bridge back on track

The 135-metre Clifton Bridge, near Penrith in Cumbria, is more than 60 years old and needs to be dismantled and replaced.

Monday, Jan 13

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Capital&Centric completes Neptune Mill overhaul

Grade two-listed, the 19th century mill in Manchester’s Piccadilly East district has been repurposed into 22,000 sq ft of workspace.

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Food distributor McClures grows into larger shed

The hospitality supplier has put in an application to Westmorland and Furness Council seeking permission to construct a 41,300 sq ft industrial unit opposite Moss End Business Village, directly south of Milton.

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Rowland snaps up site of infamous Oldham school

Chadderton School South, which hit the headlines in 2007 following reports of staff abuse at the hands of pupils, will be redeveloped into 149 homes.

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Boohoo puts Northern Quarter office on the market

The fashion retailer is seeking offers in excess of £3.5m for the 26,000 sq ft Marlsbro House on Newton Street in Manchester.

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Asylum site approval sought by Barratt

Should Preston City Council grant reserved matters consent, the housing giant will build out 477 homes in Whittingham, to the north-east of the city.

Cumbrian NHS trust gets green light for £12m extension

Approval has been granted for the construction of an urgent care facility adjacent to the emergency department at Cumberland Infirmary.

This City pushes on with 126-home Northern Quarter project

Located on Postal Street, the development is the second to be brought forward by Manchester City Council’s housing delivery vehicle.

Work to begin on Everton Way

With the club’s Bramley-Moore Dock stadium itself now handed over, construction will begin next week on a feature walkway due to complete before the start of the 2025-26 season.

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Partners launch MWT Planning

The consultancy firm, with offices in Lancashire and Cumbria, has been established by Christie McDonald, Claire Wilkinson and Harry Tonge.

Gleeson’s 80-home Preston project approved

Gleeson Homes’ application to increase the number of houses on the land south of Bartle Lane has been approved.

Massey makes AEW homecoming to support resi push

Mark Massey has rejoined AEW Architects 22 years after leaving to join Calderpeel Architects.