It has been subject to anti-social behaviour over the years The former Belgrave Police Station, in Leicester’s Loughborough Road(Image: Google) A historic Leicester police station could be brought back into use as new homes, planning documents have revealed. The former Belgrave Police Station, in Loughborough Road, was built almost 150 …
Read More »Concerns 300 years of Sevenoaks history could be ‘erased’ if new flats isn’t named after former hotel
Councillors in Kent want the name of a hotel converted into six flats to be reinstated, saying otherwise 300 years of the town’s history would be erased. The Royal Oak Hotel in the High Street in Sevenoaks is a “prominent and historic feature of the town”, named Royal Oak as …
Read More »Kent town’s former main post office set to become Betfred betting shop
The former main Post Office in Tunbridge Wells could be used for Royal Ascot rather than Royal Mail, as there are plans to turn it into a Betfred. The building has been empty since the post office shut in that location in 2023. It’s on the verge of becoming a …
Read More »Former Newcastle Sports Direct store to become new home for banking giant
Lloyds Bank is to move into the multimillion-pound redevelopment of the former Sports Direct store at Monument Mall, it has been revealed. Billionaire real estate entrepreneurs Reuben Brothers, part owners of Newcastle United, snapped up Monument Mall in a reported £37m deal four years ago through its investment vehicle, a …
Read More »Thousands of homes may be built in Somerset’s green belt
North Somerset Council has released a priority list as to where thousands of new homes will need to be built. The council is updating its draft Local Plan to identify potential new locations for development in North Somerset, to help meet the government’s new higher housing target for the district …
Read More »Heartbeat fans can buy iconic property from the set for £290k
Fans of the classic ITV drama, Heartbeat, have a unique opportunity to purchase the iconic Aidensfield post office as it hits the market for £290,000. The property, a significant feature in the beloved series which starred notable actors such as Nick Berry, Mark Jordon and Bill Maynard, is now for …
Read More »Ringtons acquires new industrial unit in most significant investment ‘in recent years’
Historic Newcastle tea company Ringtons has acquired a huge industrial unit in its most significant investment in years. The tea merchants import and package tea for major supermarkets, alongside its own brand of coffees, teas and sweet treats, which are sold online, in stores and through its traditional doorstep delivery …
Read More »Former post office and nightclub goes up for auction
One of the most prominent buildings in Bangor has gone up for sale. The historic former post office and night club on Deiniol Road will go under the hammer at the start of next month. The imposing Grade II listed building was built in 1909. and served as the city’s …
Read More »Derby’s ‘crumbling’ La Gondola restaurant to be demolished after appeal granted
The La Gondola restaurant on Osmaston Road will be demolished, it appears, after an appeal by the developers against the council’s rejection of their application was granted. Derby City Council’s planning committee rejected the plans for 42 new flats to replace the “crumbling” La Gondola building in January, on the …
Read More »Consultation launches on Goods station masterplan
Goods Station sketch (Image credit: Vita Group) Urban regeneration specialist Vita Group has launched a consultation period for its Birmingham masterplan Goods Station. Consultation events will be taking place on Tuesday 25 July at Spaces, Mailbox, Royal Mail Street. The Goods Station website has also been updated with additional information and imagery …
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