New Aldi store for Bourton gets green light
An application for construction of a new Aldi store, a Costa drive-thru, and car parking was approved at Wednesdays Cotswold District Council planning committee meeting.
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OxProp Awards 2026 – The gallery
Our excellent photographer Aurelien Langlais produced another great set of images from OxProp Awards on Thursday (September 10).
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South Cambridgeshire Investment Partnership to launch Cambium neighbourhood
On 19 September, the South Cambridgeshire Investment Partnership (SCIP) is launching Cambium Square, a new neighbourhood in Cambourne, 15-minutes west of Cambridge.
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OxProp Awards 2026 – The winners
The winners have been confirmed for OxProp Awards 2026.
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Bidwells strengthens regional industrial & logistics team with new appointment
Bidwells has added to its industrial & logistics agency team with the appointment of Luke Davenport.
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Savills appointed to source operator for Gloucestershire’s Elephant Barn
Savills has been appointed to source a tenant to develop and operate a new business at the Elephant Barn in Beerfurlong, Gloucestershire.
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Cambourne to Cambridge bus route gets greenlit
The government has given the go-ahead for a new busway with path for walking, cycling and wheeling and a new travel hub to support the area’s growth – making journeys quicker and easier.
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Infinitopes moves to ARC Oxford’s Motherlabs
ARC Oxford has welcomed clinical-stage biotechnology company, Infinitopes, which has taken an initial 800 sq ft in Motherlabs, ARC Oxford’s accelerator space, marking the next step in its growth after graduating from the Oxford BioEscalator.
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Oxford North hosts roundtable on AI’s future in Oxford
Founders, investors and industry figures gathered at Oxford North to discuss how the city can build on its research strengths to grow more artificial intelligence companies.
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Views: West Oxfordshire sets out growth strategy in new Local Plan to 2043
Roger Smith, a director in Savills Central Planning team, considers the new iteration of West Oxfordshire’s Local Plan, which is now open to consultation:
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New Aldi store set for approval in Bourton-on-the-water
An application for construction of a new Aldi store, a Costa drive-thru, and car parking will be heard at tomorrows Cotswold District Council planning committee meeting.
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MERA provides acquisition funding for 50-acre Hitchin site
MERA has completed a £1,249,500 facility, secured at 70 per cent LTV over a 24-month term, to support the acquisition of a £1.8mn former commercial glasshouse site near Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
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Updated agenda announced for Oxfordshire Developers Forum
The Oxfordshire Developers Forum has published its updated agenda for its next meeting at The Oxford Science Park, on Monday 14 September.
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Ipswich Borough Council acquires former Debenham building
Ipswich Borough Council has acquired Waterloo House, the former Debenhams building on the Cornhill, as part of its commitment to revitalise Ipswich town centre.
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Edgars enters next chapter with management buyout
Oxfordshire planning and heritage consultancy Edgars has announced a management buyout led by Jon Westerman as the independent business approaches its 20th anniversary.
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Milton Park marks £14 million Signal Yard launch
Milton Park is officially launching Signal Yard, its new £14 million social and retail destination.
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New transport improvements for Yatton come forward
New bus shelters, real-time passenger information and improved cycling facilities will make it...
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Starter for 10: Ten of the most significant projects in the Oxfordshire prop pipeline.
In this exclusive piece of UKPF research, insight is given to the ten most significant (primarily of scale and mixed use) proposals happening in the Oxfordshire region which are in the planning application pipeline
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First sites approved for Oxfordshire’s EV charging programme
Oxfordshire residents will soon be able to access more EV charging sites as part of plans to make EV charging easier and more accessible across the county.
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Lomond expands into Bristol with Ocean Property Services Group acquisition
Lomond has announced its latest strategic acquisition, establishing a new regional hub and strengthening its presence in the South West through the purchase of Ocean Property Services Group, a Bristol-based property services company.
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First application submitted for Gloucester’s Greyfriars Project
Gloucester City Council has submitted the Phase 1 planning application for the Greyfriars Project,, which is located between the recently completed Forum regeneration project and Gloucester’s popular Docks and Quays.
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New partner appointment for Vail Williams in Thames Valley
Property consultancy Vail Williams has made a strategic appoint in its Thames Valley Valuation team.
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Cambridge Market Square refurbishment plans get green light
A planning application seeking refurbishment of Cambridge’s Market Square has seen approval at yesterday’s Cambridge City Council planning committee meeting.
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Hertfordshire arable farm on the market for £5 million
A Hertfordshire arable farm of more than 460 acres is on the market for a guide price of £5 million.
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Harwell Campus and Diamond Light Source unveil new public artwork
Harwell Campus and Diamond Light Source, have unveiled ‘Fragments’, a new public interactive artwork inspired by the pioneering scientific discoveries taking place at Harwell campus.
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Pigeon and Platform4 unlock regeneration opportunity in Bury St Edmunds
Pigeon has acquired the former Network Rail Goods Yard at Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds from Platform4, Network Rail’s dedicated property development company, bringing together a brownfield regeneration opportunity alongside its adjoining Burlingham Mill site.
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T A Fisher acquires Burghfield site for successfully appealed proposal
T A Fisher has recently acquired a five-acre site at Burghfield Common, for the purpose of...
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40-dwelling Buckinghamshire application sees call-in requests from councillors
A recently submitted outline planning application for the development of 40 dwellings at land near Farnham Common, has received requests to be heard at Buckinghamshire Councils planning committee.
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Eastern entrance for Bristol Temple Meads opens for business
A new eastern entrance for Bristol Temple Meads Station opened yesterday, allowing for direct access between the station and the new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus
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Cambridge Market Square plans recommended for approval
A proposal for the refurbishment of Market Square, Peas Hill, and Guildhall Street in Cambridge, will be heard at tomorrow’s Cambridge City Council planning committee meeting.
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FRP structures four-lender refinance for Reading office conversion
FRP Real Estate Advisory has structured a £1.1 million refinance across four lenders and seven separate leases for an experienced property refurbishment contractor.
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Glenhawk completes £1.12 million hotel refurbishment loan
Glenhawk has announced the completion of a £1.12 million refurbishment loan secured against a Grade II listed, boutique hotel in Bath.
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LGR consultation for Gloucester opens
Residents are being given the opportunity to influence how their communities are represented, how local decision-making is delivered, and how Gloucester’s civic identity is maintained ahead of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
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First homes expected for October at Claydon scheme
Families will start moving into a new all-affordable neighbourhood on the edge of a Suffolk village before the end of October.
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Milestone reached for Bletchley town centre improvements
Milton Keynes City Council is set to appoint contractors to demolish the Brunel Centre and former Wilko building, marking a step in Bletchley’s renewal and unlocking regeneration opportunities.
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Hart invests £5.5 million into housing projects
Hart District Council has committed to spending £5.5 million on housing projects to help local people who are struggling to find a suitable home.
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Work packages brought to market for Epic Campus development
North Somerset construction businesses are being encouraged to register their interest in a range of upcoming contract opportunities linked to the landmark Epic Campus development in Long Ashton.
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Savills advises on new leasing at Peterborough business park
Savills, on behalf of Betts Property Holdings, has advised on a new letting at Aston Business Park, Woodston, Peterborough, with Steadman & Co Hair agreeing to take Unit 26 for use as a hair salon.
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Work on Cotswold Canal’s Missing Mile project begins
Construction has officially begun on the Missing Mile Project, aiming to reconnect the Cotswold Canals to the national inland waterway network.
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Podcast: The LGR roadmap to 2028 – with DevComms
In this latest episode of the Battle and Co Podcast, Matthew and Alfie spoke to Charles Bushe and...
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Railpen secures planning consent for Phase Two of High Wycombe X
Railpen has secured planning consent for Phase Two of High Wycombe X alongside two major pre-lets, delivering another significant milestone in the continued growth of its market-leading X industrial and logistics portfolio.
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UK developers move to deferred land deals to combat market pressures
According to Knight Frank’s latest Residential Development Land Index, developers are increasingly using deferred payment structures that reduce upfront capital commitments when acquiring land as a way of managing risk at a time when viability remains under pressure.
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East of England development land market sees demand for ‘good quality’ opportunities
Activity in the East of England development land market remains robust, although developers are...
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800 new homes secured for Stroud
Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has secured outline planning permission for 796 new homes in Cam, Stroud following a successful appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.
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Gardner Leader invests in landmark Maidenhead office
Gardner Leader has reinforced its commitment to Maidenhead with a significant investment in new landmark offices in The Pearce Building to support its future growth in the Thames Valley and across the south of England.
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Recognise Bank completes £1.8 million bridging loan on Essex commercial site
Recognise Bank has completed a £1.836 million bridging loan to support the acquisition of a new commercial site in Harlow.
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Persimmons Homes Wessex to host affordability events in Wiltshire and Oxfordshire
Persimmon Homes Wessex are hosting events across its sites to get first-time buyers on the housing ladder and help families upsize into their new homes.
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Updated NPPF brings market reactions
On Monday, the changes made to the National Planning Policy Framework were revealed, changing national policies which guide developments and planning applications.
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Savills bring Peterborough retail site to market
Savills, on behalf of a private client, has successfully completed the off-market acquisition of 55 – 57 Bridge Street, Peterborough.
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Work to begin on new transport facilities for Long Ashton
Construction work on new transport facilities at Lovelinch Gardens, Long Ashton, is set to begin on 1 September with completion expected for mid-October.
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Savills adds to rural agency team with Cambridge appointment
Sophia Farrington has joined the firm’s Cambridge office having previously worked at its head office in London.
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GOYA Developments and Hillwood secure new occupier at Hurricane Urban Hub
GOYA Developments and joint venture partner Hillwood have secured a new occupier at Hurricane...
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New family homes to replace disused garages in Woodbridge
A row of disused garages in Woodbridge has been knocked down to make way for new family homes.
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Harwell Campus names Agilent as founding member of CO:LABS
Agilent Technologies has been announced as a founding member of Harwell’s new CO:LABS development.
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Cheltenham gets new EV charging site
Cheltenham’s drivers now have access to more EV charging, as Duracell E-Charge opens its second site locally at St James’ Street Car Park.
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38-dwelling proposal for Willersey site comes forward
An application for the development of 38 dwellings near Willersey, Gloucestershire, has been validated by Cotswold District Council.
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Railpen begins works on South Mimms X industrial development
Railpen has started construction works at South Mimms X, a 122,820 sq ft logistics and industrial development.
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Planning application submitted for 16 council homes at Maltfield House
Oxford City Council has submitted a planning application for 16 new council houses at Maltfield House.
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Norwich gets £40 million housing boost with 127 new social homes underway
Work has started on a housing scheme in Norwich that will deliver 127 new social homes.
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Swindon submits “City of Culture” bid for 2029
The bid to make Swindon the UK City of Culture 2029 has been officially submitted by Swindon Borough Council and Swindon Culture Collective.
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Tap Social opens largest venue at Milton Park’s Signal Yard
Oxford-based social enterprise Tap Social Movement has opened Day Release, its largest venue to date.
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45 new council homes see progress at Cambridge’s Fanshawe Road
Cambridge Investment Partnership has achieved a construction milestone at its City Reach development on Fanshawe Road in Cambridge
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Oxfordshire Developers Forum announces September meeting agenda
The Oxfordshire Developers Forum has announced its next meeting on Monday 14 September 2026, at The Oxford Science Park.
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Calne High Street one-way scheme to be permanent
Wiltshire Council will permanently make Calne High Street a one-way street following a successful trial.
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Bicester Motion submits plans for 10-year investment
Bicester Motion has submitted the first phase outline planning applications to Cherwell District Council.
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Bristol’s King Street pedestrianisation works now completed
Bristol has taken another significant step forward with the completion of pedestrianisation works focused in and around King Street.
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Station Hill’s next residential phase sees approval
Proposals for the next phase at Station Hill have been granted planning permission by Reading Borough Council.
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Farmers amongst buyers as East of England sees rise in farmland for sale
Farmers looking for economies of scale to expand existing operations have been among the most active buyers in this year’s farmland market, local agents have said.
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22 new homes in North Warnborough get the green light
T A Fisher has secured planning permission for 22 new homes on a prime site in North Warnborough, on the outskirts of Odiham.
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Savills strengthens regional planning team with new hires
Savills has appointed two new planners to its Reading-based team.
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Wokingham Borough Council’s Local Plan on track for approval
Wokingham Borough Council has received confirmation from the independent planning inspectors that its Local Plan Update (LPU) is on track for approval.
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The Hill Group appoints John Fitzgerald as managing director
The Hill Group has appointed John Fitzgerald as Managing Director for its Eastern Residential and Western regions.
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New Southend-on-Sea EV chargers ready for use
Drivers can now use the new electric vehicle (EV) charging points at Alexandra Street Car Park.
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Savills secures full occupancy at Beacon Tower following refurbishment
Savills has completed the leasing programme at Beacon Tower, Bristol.
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Emma Cooper promoted to associate at Vail Williams
Emma Cooper, a property asset management (PAM) specialist, has been promoted to associate at Vail Williams.
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Ipswich Council announces development partners for waterfront gateway
Ipswich Borough Council has announced the appointment of development partners for their western gateway to the waterfront.
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Station Hill hosts “Pathways to Property” initiative for fourth consecutive year
Station Hill recently hosted 150 students for a fourth consecutive year as part of the ‘Pathways to Property’ summer school.
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Temporary traffic management in Melksham ahead of new housing development
Temporary traffic management will be in place on the A350 Western Way and Semington Road, Melksham.
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Thames Valley Park Data Centre consultation opens
A public consultation has been opened for the proposed Thames Valley Park Data Centre in Reading.
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Eight homes added at Abbey Walk development in Coggeshall
Esmera Homes has announced that eight properties at its residential development at Abbey Walk in Coggeshall will now be offered for private sale.
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Jansons Property secures Thames Valley Park acquisition
Jansons Property has acquired a 4.5-acre site at Thames Valley Park in Reading.
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BFL publishes annual and sustainability impact reports
Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) has published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026.
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Work begins on new social rent homes in Winchcombe
Work has started on a £1.24 million project to build six new homes on a brownfield site in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.
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William Donger retires as chief executive of Thomas White Oxford
William Donger has stepped down as chief executive of Thomas White Oxford.
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Hampshire Trust Bank completes milestone for £1.6 million Norfolk housing scheme
Hampshire Trust Bank has completed a finance facility for a residential scheme in Norfolk.
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Savills appoints West Suffolk specialist to residential sales team
Samantha Holmes has been appointed as an associate director for Savill’s Suffolk team.
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Turf Cutting announces 15 affordable new homes for Headington
Construction for 15 new homes in Headington is now underway.
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Wiltshire Council takes former Trowbridge Hospital site
The former Trowbridge Hospital site has been acquired by Wiltshire Council.
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Hillwood Investment Properties secures £76.4 million financing development from Affinius Capital
Hillwood Investment Properties has closed a £76.4 million development financing facility with Affinius Capital for two ground-up logistics developments
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Three scaling companies join Milton Park
BSG Ecology, Next Step Fusion, and Open Reality have taken space at Milton Park in Oxfordshire.
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Savills advises on industrial site sale in Peterborough
Savills have advised Panther Properties on the sale of a site on Padholme Road, Peterborough, to a private client.
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New EV charging points planned for Bedford Borough
Bedford Borough Council and Connected Kerb are working together to install EV charging points across the area.
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Bidwells Bristol team doubles in size
Bidwells has expanded the size of its Bristol team, with aims of the entire company doubling in size by 2030.
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57 new Longwick homes tipped for refusal
A full planning application for the development of 57 homes in Longwick will be heard at Buckinghamshire Council’s planning committee meeting today.
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GSK scrap Stevenage for Golden Triangle relocation
GSK have announced plans to relocate employees from their Stevenage site to a new Cambridge site.
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Construction underway on Hengrove Park’s first phase
The first phase of Hengrove park is now underway.
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£2 billion plans for Cambridge Business Park redevelopment submitted
The Crown Estate has submitted plans for the redevelopment of Cambridge Business Park.
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Green-belt solar farm for Oxfordshire comes forward
An application for a solar farm on nearly 57 acres of agricultural land in Oxfordshire will be heard on Thursday.
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Lidl signs 25-year lease with Watford Borough Council
Lidl GB has signed a 25-year lease with Watford Borough Council
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Views: Why SpaceX is the most important property story of the year
Rachel Wood, managing director at Sladen Estates, speaks on SpaceX’s recent strategies, and how they compare to Bicester Arc, for which she is a joint developer.
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