DC Members respond to the Government’s Planning Reforms
After the reveal of the government's planning system overhaul, we spoke to Developing Consensus members to find out their thoughts. If you’d like to contribute a quote or opinion in response to the planning reforms, please drop an e-mail to katy@sharpmediagroup.co...
Joint venture created for second phase of Stephenson Quarter
Written by DC Member Chris Dobson Newcastle City Council has announced a new partnership with PfP igloo to complete the second phase of Newcastle’s Stephenson Quarter, the high-profile development which attracted a mixed-used of occupiers such as the Crown Plaza hotel...
Enlivening the high street
Helen Marks, Planning and Development Consultant, and Paul Fairlamb, Associate Commercial Surveyor, from youngsRPS discuss the ongoing conversations surrounding the future of the high street as a result of a changes to shopping behaviour and the associated impact on...
DC Members respond to the ‘Build, Build, Build’ recovery plan
Following Boris Johnson's speech yesterday, Developing Consensus members have shared their views on the 'Build, Build, Build' recovery plan. If you'd like to contribute a quote or opinion in response to the plan, please drop an e-mail to katy@sharpmediagroup.co “The...
How to plan for office re-occupancy
As businesses begin to think about returning to work following the impact of Covid-19, it’s clear that the office environment will look very different. Ian Tew, Partner in Knight Frank’s Building Consultancy team, discusses how employers can plan for a safe return...
Planning must be a priority for the North East to drive growth and development
Developing Consensus is calling for planning to be made one of the North East’s key priorities to attract further investment and development following the Covid-19 pandemic. The membership organisation, that works to tackle barriers to growth within the region, has...
Landlords left vulnerable by Covid-19 depend on proactive property managers to help them through crisis
By Catherine Affleck, Group Operations Director and Head of Property Management at Bradley Hall Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents. The lockdown was imposed on Monday 23rd March, just two days before the spring rent quarter day and the day on which the Government...
How can we re-energise our town centres following Covid-19?
With more grim headlines appearing each day about the future of the UK high street. Jonathan Wallace, Senior Director at Lichfields, discusses the impact of Covid-19 and what can be done to re-energise our town centres. Here at Lichfields, we have a specialist retail...
New building lights up Newcastle Helix
A landmark city centre office building is open for business. Now complete, The Lumen offers 106 sq. ft of grade A office space and is surrounded by the innovative community on Newcastle Helix. The word ‘Lumen’ represents a light quarter and a vision that the...
Update from Chair of Developing Consensus Adam Serfontein
The last two months have been filled with uncertainty and challenges, not just for our region but for the entire world. Whilst the North East planning and development sector continues to move forward with deals, projects and investment wherever possible, it’s critical...
Covid-19: What does the future look like for investment and business growth?
Jennifer Hartley, Director of Invest Newcastle, tells us about immediate challenges, opportunities and predicted trends for a post Covid-19 world. How are you supporting industry and using intelligence? This has been such a challenging time for individuals and for...
North East Highlights
Welcome to our second installment of North East highlights. As we’ve mentioned, communication and collaboration at this time is more important than ever and because of this we will be bringing you a biweekly round-up of the top stories from within the North East. If...
Partnerships and Collaboration will continue to drive the Region’s Economic Growth
Jen Hartley, director of Invest Newcastle, talks about how collaboration and partnership is strengthening the region’s international proposition and driving economic growth, and why, more than ever, this is the time to use those strong connections Since Invest...
Forty four office deals in first quarter
Newcastle City Centre and other regional office centres saw 44 office deals in the first quarter of 2020 totalling 226,655 sq ft and ahead of the quarterly average for 2019 reports The Offices Group. The highest city centre rent was £21.50 per sq ft in a 3,272 sq ft...
What’s next for the Planning Industry?
Written by Mark Ketley, Director, BH Planning & Design In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, many industries are being required to adapt their approach in order to maintain a steady flow of activity. The planning industry is by no way an exception to this...
Local Authority Links for COVID-19 Support
Newcastle Council - https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/…/coronavirus-covid-19/support… Gateshead Council - https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/businessrategrants Durham Council - https://www.durham.gov.uk/ndrgrants Northumberland Council -...
Developing Consensus – North East Highlights
Communication and collaboration at this time is more important than ever and because of this DC will be bringing you a biweekly round-up of the top stories from within the North East. If you have a story you’d like to submit to the round-up or would like to do a blog...
Avison Young secure major investment for LCN Euro Property Holdings
The Investment team at Avison Young, Newcastle acting for LCN Euro Property Holdings has secured the acquisition of Cobalt 23 at Cobalt Business Park, North Tyneside for an undisclosed sum. The vendor was a JV Partnership between Moorfield Group and Highbridge...
MIPIM Update: Sandra Manson, Senior Director of Pegasus Group
Sandra Manson would have been attending MIPIM in Cannes this month alongside the Invest Newcastle team. With the event now postponed, the Senior Director of Pegasus Group and new member of Developing Consensus, spoke of the event and how even in the face of adversity...
Hopes for a bounce back in footfall washed away in February
Written by DC member Chris Dobson, Dobson Marketing Springboard, the leading provider of insights on bricks and mortar retail activity, tracking and forecasting footfall says February highlighted the fragility of high streets, with the severe and ongoing rain leading...
Three Cheers for Free Ports
Could the Government’s proposal to introduce free ports be a boost for the region’s economy? Published by kind permission of North East Times Developing Consensus is committed to supporting proposals that would improve the chances of attracting inward investment and...
The regional offices sector 2019
Written by Chris Dobson The end of 2019 report from the Office Group shows city centre activity, when compared with 2018, down across all three areas - number of lettings, total floor area let and the average size of deal. In contrast the regional out-of-town sector...
Developing Consensus: Property Week Breakfast
With interest in regional investment strengthening, Property Week convened a group of property experts to discuss the state of the North East market. Hosted by Naylors Gavin Black, the discussion took place over coffee and bacon stotties – a traditional local delicacy...
Developing Consensus says North East property sector is in ‘positive mood’
Given the national and global issues at the time of the first Developing Consensus commercial property market survey carried out last December, average ‘sentiment’ scores as a forecast for 2020 across the offices sector at 59% and industrials at 63% are positive....