Positive Property Press – 12th October

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 – 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿

Here are some of the biggest positive stories of the last week that you may have missed…
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PATRIZIA SE pledged an additional £1bn to its UK Essential Living Platform to deliver up to 4,000 affordable homes, partnering with metro mayors and local authorities to channel long-term institutional investment into housing across the UK, building on approximately £4bn already invested in the UK market.
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Fabrix have been appointed to shape the commercial strategy for 280,000 sq ft across two plots at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s Pudding Mill Lane, part of a wider regeneration delivering 1,000+ homes and 330,000 sq ft of commercial space.
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Berkeley Group Plc received planning consent for 505 private homes across three buildings at Grand Union in Brent, advancing its wider 3,350-home canalside regeneration scheme, with commercial, retail, leisure and community spaces.
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Mapeley submitted planning for a £200m data centre at Microsoft’s former UK headquarters in Reading, proposing a major digital infrastructure development with up to 110MW power demand, on-site generation and potential future heat recovery for local buildings.
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KPF secured mayoral approval for LINEA PROPERTIES LIMITED Shoreditch Works regeneration, delivering 650,000 sq ft of mixed-use space across 11 buildings, including offices, retail, 78 homes with 35% affordable housing, and new public realm and community facilities.
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Martin Property Group acquired National Car Parks (NCP) out of administration, taking control of the iconic UK parking operator’s brand and majority of its 145 car parks, securing 276 jobs and supporting its long-term recovery and modernisation.
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Oxford University Development (Oxford University and L&G JV) received planning consent to redevelop Wellington Square, delivering nearly 65,000 sq ft of modern university space, 99 student homes, upgraded retail frontage and public realm, with energy-efficient design targeting BREEAM Excellent.
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ECF submitted planning applications for the £multi-phase Greyfriars regeneration in Northampton, delivering up to 1,220 homes, 100,000+ sq ft of commercial space, new public spaces and the restoration of the Grade II-listed Corn Exchange.