Conversion plans for the former Manchester Eye Hospital have been given the go-ahead by Manchester City Council. Plans for a speculative, commercial scheme to convert the former eye hospital in Oxford Road, Manchester were submitted just before Christmas 2010. The … Continue reading
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Local residents are said to be shocked at the news that a controversial offices scheme in Windsor has been approved. The controversial plans to redevelop the former Rank Hovis McDougall headquarters in Windsor were reviewed in late December, 2010 by … Continue reading
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A long-standing, eyesore office block in Gateshead is surplus to requirements and is now being demolished. Tyne Bridge Tower (pictured) is a 1960’s, 13-storey office block that has stood empty for nearly 6 years. The unattractive, concrete tower is considered … Continue reading
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Construction of new, mixed-use building containing offices in the upmarket area of Victoria, London SW1 is set to start following the demolition of an existing building. The speculative development at 1-7 Howick Place (pictured) will create a new building offering … Continue reading
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A new, modern office development in Woking, Surrey has been approved by the local planning authority. Architects Holder Mathias have been granted approval (subject to a section 106 agreement being agreed) for plans for a 27,000 sq ft office development … Continue reading
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A government appointed planning inspector has been appointed to rule on the future of a controversial office scheme in Windsor, Berkshire. Property developers St Congar have had plans for a controversial, speculative office development on the site of the former … Continue reading
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Plans for a new, multi-million pound council office building in Rochdale moved a step closer after planning permission was granted at the last committee meeting. Rochdale Council intends to construct a £50m civic centre (pictured) that will offer office accommodation … Continue reading
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Leeds councillors are due to discuss office conversion plans for a landmark, former printworks building in the city centre when they meet later this week. Property developers Rushbond plc had submitted plans initially in 2007 to convert the historic, Grade … Continue reading
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A large office block in County Durham that was once used by chemical conglomerate ICI is set to be demolished. Billingham House (pictured – credit) is a large, multi-storey office building that was once the headquarters for chemicals company ICI. … Continue reading
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