prOperTy Three shortlisted to acquire Olympic Village PeTe hayMaN WTS hopes to establish a new native woodland


WTS completes Maryland Farm purchase


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Woodland Trust Scotland (WTS) has com- pleted the purchase of the 240-hectare (600-acre) Maryland Farm site as part of plans for a new woodland near Glasgow. Te organisation acquired the site fol-


lowing an 18-month fundraising campaign, which aims to provide an accessible area of woodland for Glasgow residents. It is hoped the Lang Craigs project – the


largest native creation site in the Central Scotland Green Network – will lead to a flourishing area of forest within 12 years.


New industrial heritage project to launch


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English Heritage has confirmed that it is to launch a new project to explore how much of the country’s historic industrial sites are at risk of neglect, decay or demolition. Landowners, developers, local commu-


nities and professionals will be invited to contribute to the scheme, which will explore sites such as canals, mills and potteries. In October, English Heritage will also


publish its findings from the Industrial Heritage at Risk study as part of the annual launch of the Heritage At Risk register.


West London lock revamp plans approved


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ISIS Waterside Regeneration has been given the green light to proceed with regeneration plans for Brentford Lock West, a 6.4 hectare (15.8-acre) development in west London. The project will surround the Grand


Union Canal and will include an overhaul of the public realm, including communal courtyards and a residential element. Hounslow Council approved the propos-


als, which will see derelict buildings and vacant land transformed into a new water- side community centred on the canal.


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Tree private sector organi- sations have been shortlisted by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to draw up final bids for the acquisition and management of the 2012 Olympic Village in London. The three bidders are


Delancey and Qatari Diar; Hutchinson Whampoa; and the Wellcome Trust, with a final decision to be made by the ODA in the summer. More than 1,400 homes; six


development plots with out- line planning permission; and parks, courtyards and open space are included in the Olympic Village investment opportunity. ODA chief executive Dennis Hone said: “Te Olympic Village will deliver the best of


Tree private sector bidders are in the running to take over the village


city living all in one place with high-quality new homes joined by education and health- care facilities, new parklands, public squares and open space.”


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Buckinghamshire film stu- dios Pinewood Shepperton has confirmed that it has been subject to a takeover approach from Peel Holdings. Manchester-based Peel


Holdings currently holds a 29.78 per cent in Pinewood Shepperton, although the Pinewood board said there was no guarantee that a bid would be forthcoming. Te announcement came


days aſter a planning inquiry into Project Pinewood com- menced, with the plans having been rejected by local councillors in 2009. Project Pinewood will include the creation


Streetscapes such as Venice’s are proposed as part of Project Pinewood


of a purpose-built working and living commu- nity for the creative industries and a number of iconic streetscapes from around the world. Te 44-hectare (109-acre) development pro- posals for Pinewood Studios also includes a


multi-purpose community venue; indoor and outdoor sports facilities; a cinema; a theatre; and public open spaces. Pinewood Studios group director of cor-


porate affairs Andrew M Smith said: “Our proposals for Project Pinewood are even more relevant now than when originally tabled.”


Cumbrian arms depot developer selected Both councils are the site’s landowners and


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Derwent Forest Developments Consortium has been named as the preferred developer to lead plans for a former arms depot at Broughton Moor, Cumbria, by Allerdale Borough Council and Cumbria County Council.


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annouced the decision following a marketing and public consultation process. Derwent Forest Developments Consortium held off ESH Developments, both of whom were short- listed from an initial 12 interested groups.


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