Global cell and gene therapy development and manufacturing business, Charles River, has revealed a move to the Alderley Park science and technology campus. Charles River will join an existing cluster of drug discovery and development businesses based at the UK’s largest single site life science … [Read more...]
News for: Commercial Property
Further commercial and residential expansion proposed for Alderley Park
New proposals have been announced to bring two new commercial buildings to Alderley Park, alongside a new premium retirement living offer in an expansion of the site's residential offer. Alderley Park owners, Bruntwood SciTech, have submitted an outline planning application for two new commercial … [Read more...]
Mixed office, retail and leisure plans in development for Macclesfield M&S store
Plans are currently being developed for the Macclesfield M&S store on Mill Street, due to close in autumn 2022, to be transformed into a new office, coworking, retail and leisure hub for the town, Place North West has revealed. The scheme has been given the moniker 'The Hub', with BDP … [Read more...]
Former Wilmslow Police Station comes to market for residential development
Legat Owen has been instructed by the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner to market the former Wilmslow Police Station site in the town centre for residential development. The redevelopment of the former police station (and neighbouring Fire and Ambulance Stations) is highlighted in the … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on new biodiversity rules for developers
Developers will be expected to ensure new schemes being built protect and enhance biodiversity under new government guidelines, now out for consultation. The Biodiversity Net Gain proposals are set to become mandatory two years after the 2021 Environment Act gains Royal Assent, and aim to put … [Read more...]
Cheshire insurer opens new offices at Alderley Park
Cheshire based insurer, Royal London, has officially opened its new offices in Alderley Park, and will have 2,200 employees based at the site who formerly worked on the firm's Wilmslow office. The 147,500 sq ft Royal London House at Alderley Park is set within the 400 acres of parkland at the … [Read more...]
Handforth business park welcomes clinical trial specialists
Clinical sample services specialists Colibri Scientific have relocated from Alderley Park to a larger facility at Orbit’s Deanway Business Park, near Handforth, to support their continued growth. Colibri Scientific provides sample operational services for early phase clinical trials across all … [Read more...]
Software giant opens Alderley Park office
Software group, SAP, has announced it has opened its new northern base at the Glasshouse tech hub at Alderley Park as the firm looks to tap into the North-west's growing digital economy. The Germany-based global software group revealed the plan to move to Alderley Park this summer as part of a … [Read more...]
Town Council launches survey to find out what residents think makes Macclesfield distinctive
Macclesfield Town Council has launched a community engagement process to find out what residents think makes the town distinctive as they prepare a Character Area Assessment to help inform the impact of future developments. The Town Council's short survey seeks to understand what residents … [Read more...]
Comments sought on Cheshire East planning guides for infrastructure and environmental protection
Cheshire East Council has published two new planning guides, and is seeking comments from residents and developers on how best to protect the local environment and how the council secures funding for infrastructure projects. The documents have been produced as part of Cheshire East Council's … [Read more...]
AstraZeneca tops out on new manufacturing facility
AstraZeneca has marked the completion of the construction of its new advanced medicine manufacturing facility with a site visit by local MP, David Rutley. During his Covid-secure visit, Mr Rutley met representatives from the 325-strong construction and engineering teams who have been involved in … [Read more...]
Pandemic eviction protection for businesses extended until 2022
Businesses that have been unable to open due to pandemic restrictions and been unable to pay rent on commercial property will have protection from eviction until March 2022, Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced The Prime Minister announced on Monday that coronavirus restrictions … [Read more...]