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    Blog by Tom Bloxham MBE

    Urban Splash Newsplash - November 2024

    11 November 2024
    A 5 minute read by Tom Bloxham

    Welcome to our November 2024 edition of the Urban Splash Newsplash – your handy round-up of all the things Urban Splash

    This month, there's news of awards nominations for Melville at Royal William Yard in Plymouth, where we round up all the latest happening at the waterfront destination. There's news from Swansea and Windermere, where we've recently secured planning for the next phases of a public sector hub in the Welsh city, and the National Trust partnered Orrest Head Farm site in the Lake District.

    In Leeds, there's news of a big recent deal between our Urban Splash Residential Fund and sustainable developers, Citu, and there's more news from Liverpool where we're reinventing the traditional office space at Vanilla Factory.

    Read on to find out more

    Melville at Royal William Yard in Plymouth

    Award nominations for Melville at Royal William Yard

    We’re thrilled to announce that our Grade I Listed Melville at the heart of Royal William Yard has been shortlisted in the Economy and Heritage categories at the RTPI Awards. The news comes as our friends at Poppy Developments shared some new images of their town house properties at the Yard – on sale now.

    Moving forward in Swansea

    Our plans for a new public sector hub in Swansea have been approved this week. The building is the first in a series of transformations across the city, and permits the creation of a five-storey, 47,964 sq ft mixed-use building at the former St David’s Shopping Centre.

    Orrest Head Farm in Windermere

    ...and at Orrest Head Farm in Windermere

    We’ve secured planning approval for highway and infrastructure works around Orrest Head Farm – part of the Windermere Gateway Project. The improvements will enhance local transport links and pave the way for future housing developments.

    Citu's Climate Innovation District in Leeds

    More homes to rent – as USRF completes £200m deal

    The Urban Splash Residential Fund (USRF) has completed a £200m deal with sustainable developer Citu – giving USRF priority access to Citu’s energy-efficient homes in Leeds and Sheffield. That means more well-designed homes to rent in the USRF portfolio. Find out more about renting with USRF here.

    Workspace at Vanilla Factory in Liverpool

    New look for Vanilla Factory

    We’ve completed 6,168 sq ft of new commercial deals in Liverpool unveiling a new show office at Vanilla Factory, designed by a-nd. The innovative space blends domestic and hospitality-inspired design to create adaptable, modern work environments for businesses of all sizes.

    Cole Brothers consultation in Sheffield

    A year of planning at Urban Splash places

    From Milton Keynes to Windermere, Swansea, and Sheffield, we’ve held lots of public consultations this year – part of our commitment to long-term regeneration. Andrew Johnston of Made it Together helped facilitate the consultations, ensuring communities can actively engage with their area's future development.

    Ryan Leigh and Abigail Adae

    Welcoming our newest colleagues

    We’ve expanded our lettings teams this month with Ryan Leigh joining the commercial team – overseeing new lettings in Manchester – and Abigail Adae joining the residential team which has achieved 344 move-ins and 96% occupancy this last year.

    Mansion House at New Islington, Manchester

    Home of the month:
    101 Mansion House, New Islington, Manchester

    This furnished, spacious two-bedroom apartment offers great views over New Islington Marina and Cotton Field Park. It’s in a great location right next door to some awesome venues – Pollen Bakery, Cask, Flawd – and just a short stroll from some of Ancoats local gems. It’s yours for £1,700pcm.

    Studio 23a at Matchworks, Liverpool

    Workspace of the month:
    Studio 23a Matchworks, Liverpool

    You’ll find Studio 23a at Matchworks in South Liverpool – a brilliantly located business park that’s filled with businesses of all sizes. This space is perfect for those looking for an office or leisure, offering 2,900 sq ft of space and its own front door with parking offered directly outside.

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