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• Go-ahead for 63-storey Bishopsgate scheme

  21-07-2023 15:08 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  The City of London Corporation has approved planning permission for the 55 Bishopsgate scheme including 63-storey and 22-storey mixed-use buildings.
  Demolition of the existing site and subsequent construction works are expected to being next year and be completed in 2029.
  The 103,000 sqm scheme will provide 14% of the projected office demand required for the Square Mile up to 2036, including co-working and affordable workspace.At 284 metres, 55 Bishopsgate will become the third tallest tower in
  
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• London Stag Brewery 670-home scheme approved

  21-07-2023 09:28 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Controversial plans to redevelop a former brewey site on the Thames to provide 667 homes have been approved by the London’s Richmond council.
  The revised scheme, which was previously rejected by the London Major, also include plans for a 150-home care village, a 1,200 pupil secondary school and 3,000 sq m of offices and a high street opf shops.
  The 22 -acre site on the south bank of the Thames at Mortlake is being brought forward by development manager Dartmouth Capital. Development t
  
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• £1bn London 670-home old brewery scheme approved

  21-07-2023 09:28 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Controversial plans to redevelop a former brewery site on the Thames to provide 667 homes have been approved by the London’s Richmond council.
  The £1bn revised scheme, which was previously rejected by the London Major.
  The latest plan also includes a 1,200-pupil secondary school, full-size community football pitch, cinema, hotel and a lively high street with shops, bars and restaurants to serve both new and existing local residents.The 22-acre historic former Stag Brewery site on the
  
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• Civils firm Knights Brown tops £100m turnover

  21-07-2023 08:47 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  In a bounce-back year, Hampshire-based civil engineering contractor Knights Brown has recorded turnover of over £100m for the first time.
  The 13% jump in revenue also saw the firm turnaround portability generating a pre-tax profit of £2m after £33,000 loss in 2022.
  Managing director, Kevin Valentine, said: “Our focus is on establishing a sound financial footing that will support long-term growth and create opportunities for our people.“I’m delighted we’v
  
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• Green light for resi tower at shopping centre site

  21-07-2023 08:43 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Galliard Homes has secured approval from Lewisham Planning Committee to transform Leegate Shopping Centre in Lee Green, South East London into a residential tower.
  A building of up to 15 storeys containing 562 new homes designed by Rolfe Judd Architecture can now be constructed on the  1.92-hectare brownfield site currently occupied by the 1960s shopping centre.
  Simon Welch, Director of Land at Galliard Homes said: “We welcome Lewisham Council’s decision, and share it’s vi
  
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