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Top news this week

07/01/26

Unite and Newcastle University begin work on Castle Leazes student village

Student scheme gets green light for 2,009 beds by 2029.

07/01/26

Approval for 507-bed student scheme in Southampton

Scheme offers shared living and retail enhancements to Portswood neighbourhood.

07/01/26

New planning law to fast-track housing and infrastructure delivery

Legislation aims to streamline approvals for homes, community facilities and infrastructure.

07/01/26

HMRC’s largest UK regional hub reaches practical completion in Newcastle

Handover signals progress in Newcastle’s commercial regeneration.

07/01/26

City of London approves 180-key office-to-hotel conversion

Retrofit of historic building introduces hospitality, public realm and new street‑level uses.

07/01/26

Timber Square sets productivity benchmark with hybrid build and data-led delivery

Modern tools and techniques enhance labour performance on a flagship Southwark office.

07/01/26

Global data centre boom fuels race for power and construction capacity

JLL: capacity growth and energy challenges driven by demand from AI and cloud workloads.

Mixed Use sector news this month

7 Jan 2026

Nottingham Forest FC submits plans for City Ground extension

Plans aim to increase seating to 52,000, modernise facilities and unlock commercial potential.

31 Dec 2025

Chorlton shopping centre redevelopment plans approved

262 homes and new retail spaces to replace former retail site

31 Dec 2025

The Crown Estate submits plans for 4,000-home East Hemel development

Outline application lodged for major mixed-use extension to Herts town

31 Dec 2025

Peel Waters submits masterplan for Manchester Waters regeneration

Plans submitted for 2,600 homes and extensive green space on Pomona Island.

17 Dec 2025

Trafford Council launches tender for Stretford Mall development

Bids invited to design and build residential-led mixed use scheme

17 Dec 2025

St Helens Council launches £69.7 million town centre transformation

News marks largest financial commitements in the Council's history

9 Dec 2025

Leatherhead regeneration plans submitted

Swan Centre and Bull Hill focus for town transformation

9 Dec 2025

Historic London markets set for mixed-use move to Royal Docks

Billingsgate and Smithfield head to new site on Albert Island

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