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05 | 12 | 2012
Chesterfield Waterside has once again entered the Top 100 study for UK regeneration projects run by Planning Magazine. We will find out next year how the project compares to its #50 placing in 2011. Our Bradford scheme at New Bolton Woods may be entered next year if the planning consent is achieved in 2012, allowing it to qualify for the list.
18 | 11 | 2012
How Planning has been appointed by Urbo to manage the outline planning application for its £250m New Bolton Woods project in Bradford. This large scale regeneration scheme aims to transform some 200 acres of north Bradford and provide around 1,500 new homes in a sustainable settlement.
15 | 10 | 2012
Urbo has appointed Urbed and 5 plus Architects to lead the design of its West Bar project in Sheffield. This 5 acre city centre project is being progressed in partnership with Sheffield City Council. Urbed will be responsible for urban design work and 5 plus will lead the design of individual buildings. The development is an office-led mixed use scheme aimed at major occupiers and new design work will be completed in 2012.
28 | 08 | 2011
Urbo to take on Sheffield's West Bar Project
Sheffield City Council have formally approved plans to resurrect the flagship West Bar Project in the City Centre by working in partnership with Urbo. Urbo has agreed terms to take on the development, previously led by Castlemore before they were put into administration. Urbo have also been working with Price Waterhouse Coopers who are Administrators for Castlemore. Urbo own land within the site and together with the Council and PwC/Castlemore already control over half of the site area. Urbo will be responsible for negotiating to work with the remaining landowners and to take forward a high quality mixed use development on the edge of Sheffield City Centre.
28 | 06 | 2011
Chesterfield Waterside announced as finalist in 2011 Regeneration Awards
Urbo's work in partnership with Chesterfield Borough Council has been recognized in the 2011 Regeneration and Renewal Awards. We have been announced as finalists under the category for Strategic Planning for Regeneration. The awards ceremony will be held in late September.
13 | 05 | 2011
Conservatives vow to bring prosperity to the Moorlands
CONSERVATIVES re-elected for a second term in office have vowed to deliver developments, which will bring scores of jobs to the area.
The leading Tory group on Staffordshire Moorlands District Council says it will follow through on promises to develop employment, tourism and community facilities during its four-year term in office.
The leading Tory group on Staffordshire Moorlands District Council says it will follow through on promises to develop employment, tourism and community facilities during its four-year term in office.
11 | 03 | 2011
The UK Top 100 Regeneration Projects 2011 – Chesterfield Waterside moves up to #50
Chesterfield Waterside is now rated as the 50th largest urban regeneration project in the UK according to industry magazine Regeneration and Renewal. This is a move of 29 places in two years. The Top 100 Regeneration Projects listing is intended to provide an annual snapshot of the UK's most investment-hungry physical regeneration schemes.
11 | 10 | 2010
Chesterfield Waterside - We are up for it & open for business
At the recent launch of Destination Chesterfield’s Modern Awakening, Chesterfield Borough Council announced that they were “up for it” and “open for business”. Chesterfield Waterside could not have put it better.
As Peter Swallow, Director of Urbo Regeneration, the developer behind this 60 acre mixed-use landmark project, said, “At Chesterfield Waterside we echo these sentiments whole-heartedly. Chesterfield Waterside embodies everything that Destination Chesterfield is about – energy, innovation and sustainability. The development epitomises everything that we want to achieve for the region.”
As Peter Swallow, Director of Urbo Regeneration, the developer behind this 60 acre mixed-use landmark project, said, “At Chesterfield Waterside we echo these sentiments whole-heartedly. Chesterfield Waterside embodies everything that Destination Chesterfield is about – energy, innovation and sustainability. The development epitomises everything that we want to achieve for the region.”
27 | 09 | 2010
Council set to push ahead with £500m Regen vision between Shipley and Bradford
Bradford Council is set to press ahead with ambitious regeneration plans by setting up a public-private company to develop a £500 million 'eco-settlement'.
The Council's Executive will be asked to agree to the formation of a Joint Venture Company (JVCo) to develop a huge area of land between Bradford and Shipley. The project will be the central section of a wider scheme along the Canal Road Corridor.
The Council's Executive will be asked to agree to the formation of a Joint Venture Company (JVCo) to develop a huge area of land between Bradford and Shipley. The project will be the central section of a wider scheme along the Canal Road Corridor.
26 | 03 | 2010
Department of Transport Building receives a full refurbishment
courtesy of Bolsterstone plc
The Department of Transport’s Traffic Commissioners Office at Hillcrest House in Leeds has received a stunning face-lift courtesy of leading property developer, Bolsterstone Group Plc.
The Department of Transport has signed up for a 10 year lease.16 | 03 | 2010
Backing for £300m landmark project
A £300m regeneration project has moved a step closer to reality after the local authority backed plans to transform the former industrial site into a major commercial and residential destination.
The Waterside site is in the south of the region and covers 60 acres close to the centre of Chesterfield, with the River Rother and the Chesterfield Canal waterways at the heart of the development.
"This is a significant milestone for Chesterfield," said Peter Swallow, chairman of the Waterside Partnership, a joint venture between developers Urbo Regeneration and the borough council.
"The Waterside scheme will play a key part in the area's modern awakening.
The Waterside site is in the south of the region and covers 60 acres close to the centre of Chesterfield, with the River Rother and the Chesterfield Canal waterways at the heart of the development.
"This is a significant milestone for Chesterfield," said Peter Swallow, chairman of the Waterside Partnership, a joint venture between developers Urbo Regeneration and the borough council.
"The Waterside scheme will play a key part in the area's modern awakening.
17 | 02 | 2010
Chesterfield Waterside set to transform the area
Chesterfield is set to be transformed by one of the town's largest ever developments, including a new waterfront area, incorporating bars, hotels and shops.
In one of the most exciting schemes seen since the recession hit the UK's economy, the project will transform a 60 acre site, formerly a wood yard and sweet factory, in the historic market town into a contemporary mixed use scheme. The project is the subject of the largest planning application ever to be submitted to Chesterfield Borough Council.
In one of the most exciting schemes seen since the recession hit the UK's economy, the project will transform a 60 acre site, formerly a wood yard and sweet factory, in the historic market town into a contemporary mixed use scheme. The project is the subject of the largest planning application ever to be submitted to Chesterfield Borough Council.
15 | 03 | 2010
Chesterfield Waterside granted outline planning permission
The planning application for Chesterfield Waterside, one of the largest regeneration projects in the UK, was given the green light by Chesterfield Borough Council 15th March 2010, completing many months of negotiations.
22 | 8 | 2010
Laver Resorts Regeneration Team straight out of the blocks
Following their recent purchase of former Moneystone Quarry in Oakamoor, Laver Resorts have wasted no time in starting work on concepts for the transformation of the site into what is hoped to be the country’s premier eco-leisure resort. Key members of the project management and regeneration team visited the 420 acre site last Wednesday (18.8.10) and carried out an extensive inspection of the site.
21 | 07 | 2010
Moneystone Quarry - Purchase Completed
Laver Resorts have completed the purchase of Moneystone Quarry, near Whiston, from Sibelco UK Ltd for an undisclosed fee. Sibelco UK Ltd will continue to operate the quarry and associated processing facilities on a leasehold basis until such time as operations cease, which is currently envisaged to be during 2011.
