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Southampton waterfront developer appointed


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Morgan Sindall Investments (MSI) has been named as Southampton City Council’s (SCC) preferred developer for the Royal Pier Waterfront scheme. SCC has appointed MSI following dis-


cussions with its development partners, Crown Estate and Associated British Ports - the joint owners of the site. MSI chair Ernie Battey said: “Tis key


site provides the opportunity to position Southampton at the forefront of interna- tionally recognised waterfront schemes.”


NSC grants Tropicana development rights


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North Somerset Council (NSC) has awarded the exclusive rights to develop the Tropicana site in Weston-super-Mare to the Nightingale Group. Te developer has secured exclusivity


status for a six-month period, although the council’s procurement process will continue in line with European Union regulations. Nightingale Group – working with


FaulknerBrowns Architects, Serco and DTZ – proposes a new indoor water park with play pool, leisure waters and rides.


Council secures £350m Bournemouth revamp deal


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Bournemouth Borough Council has announced that a new public-private part- nership has been established to launch a £350m regeneration of the Dorset town. Morgan Sindall Investments has reached a


deal with the council for Te Bournemouth Development Company, which will be a Local Asset Backed Vehicle. Over the next 20 years, the partnership is


expected to help provide new family attrac- tions; shops; public realm improvements; and housing for the resort.


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An Bord Pleanála, the Irish state planning authority, has launched an oral hearing into plans for a EUR450m (£385.3m) leisure scheme in County Tipperary. North Tipperary County


Council has already approved Richard Quirke’s proposals for Te Tipperary Venue, which will be sited near the village of Two-Mile-Borris. However, independent TD


for the area Michael Lowry confirmed that objections from An Taise and three oth- ers had prompted An Bord Pleanála to hold the hearing. A 500-room hotel with resort-style casino;


Proposals for the Tipperary Venue feature a 500-room hotel with casino


an academic reconstruction of the White House as it was in Washington, US, in 1829;


an 18-hole golf course; a racecourse with a National Hunt track, sprint track, all-weather track and greyhound track; and a 15,000-seat entertainment venue are proposed.


£50m mixed-use scheme for Coventry peTe haymaN


Coventry’s former Royal Mail Sorting Centre is to be trans- formed as part of a major £50m development led by Barberry Developments. Te West Midlands-based


group is working alongside Coventry City Council (CCC) on the plans, which also includes adjoining properties and will cover a total area of 3.5 acres (1.4 hectares). A 20,000sq ſt (1,858sq m)


leisure facility with swimming pool is being proposed as part of the mixed-use scheme, along with a supermarket; non-food retail units; and landscaping. Barberry Developments director Henry


Bellfield said: “Following the closure of the Royal Mail Sorting Office this part of the city centre is in desperate need of new investment and redevelopment. Te plans we are currently


A leisure facility with swimming pool is proposed as part of the project


working on are hugely exciting and will create hundreds of jobs for local people.” CCC cabinet member for city development


Linda Bigham added: “We are looking forward to seeing Barberry’s plans for this development, which should improve the connection between the city centre and the canal basin.”


Nine Elms regeneration scheme approved peTe haymaN


A hotel, restaurants and bars are to be created as part of a comprehensive revamp of the a Nine Elms industrial estate in London. Te plans, which also feature more than 750 new homes; cafés; offices; shops; and a crèche,


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were given the green light by Wandsworth Council’s planning application committee. Located close to the Battersea Power Station


site, the majority of the Tideway site is set to be opened up to the public and will feature a park and improved riverside walk.


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