| Project 1 |
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Client: |
Department of Trade & Industry |
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Project: |
Review of the property assets and practices of
the United Kingdom Energy Authority (UKEA) |
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Summary: |
The work involved a review of the sites and premises owned by the
UKEA, particularly its main site at Harwell which has the potential
to be developed as an international science and technology park. Recommendations
were made for a property development and management strategy which
drew on knowledge-based industries and nearby centres of learning. |
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Outcome: |
The recommendations were incorporated into future plans. |
| Project 2 |
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Client: |
Shell UK & Swale Borough Council |
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Project: |
A strategy to achieve the development of the Shell
Research Park at Sittingbourne. |
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Summary: |
The exercise centred on a strategy for the development of the 116
acre Research Park and its research facilities which were located
close to the M2 motorway. The work drew on a review of market demand
and the experience of science and technology parks in the UK and overseas.
It resulted in a Master Plan and a Marketing Strategy which were based
on the clustering of laboratories and knowledge-based users within
a parkland setting. Various technical and support buildings were also
recommended. |
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Outcome: |
On the basis of the strategy, the site was quickly sold to, and
developed by, a major property company. It now comprises 550,000 sq.ft.
of space and ownership and management has passed to a large UK Pension
Fund. |
| Project 3 |
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Client: |
Yorkshire Forward |
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Project: |
The appraisal of a strategic employment site alongside
the M62 motorway. |
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Summary: |
The work involved the appraisal of a major employment site totalling
250 acres and located alongside Junction 36 of the M62 motorway. The
exercise comprised a detailed review of the property market for industrial
and workspace in the sub-region and, working with a national firm
of engineers, the preparation of various appraisals and cash flows
to show the outcome of different development options. |
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Outcome: |
The recommendations were accepted by Yorkshire Forward and the site
is now being developed and marketed. |
| Project 4 |
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Client: |
OneNE and Stockton Borough Council |
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Project: |
A redevelopment strategy for Billingham Town Centre. |
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Summary: |
The strategy was based on a market review of retail and leisure
space in the area, estimated costs for the relocation of an existing
theatre and sports centre and extensive consultations with local residents.
It recommended the sale of the Local Authority's property holdings
and the rebuilding of a new leisure centre either in the town centre
or nearby. It also identified specific pockets of public and private
funds to finance the strategy. |
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Outcome: |
The recommendations were accepted by the clients and await implementation. |
| Project 5 |
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Client: |
Science City York (a partnership between York University and The
City of York). |
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Project: |
An assessment of the scale of property required
for science and technology based growth in the City of York. |
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Summary: |
The work drew on interviews with knowledge based firms in the area,
companies seeking space and discussions with property developers and
agents. Having established the broad area of demand and the types
of property required, it then examined, on a quantitative and qualitative
basis, sites which could be made available. Recommendations included
a list of possible sites for development and an estimate of likely
land take in future years. |
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Outcome: |
The report and subsequent work will form part of the City's submission
in the forthcoming review of its Local Plan. |
| Project 6 |
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Client: |
Yorkshire Forward |
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Project: |
A property strategy and its organisational implications
for Yorkshire Forward. |
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Summary: |
The study examined the economic strengths and the viability of the
property market in the various sub regions of Yorkshire and the Humber.
It then recommended a strategy based on the development of a limited
number of significant schemes which drew on the strengths of individual
locations and were likely to create an impact. It also recommended
a restructuring of personnel and the recruitment of specialist staff. |
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Outcome: |
The recommendations were accepted by Yorkshire Forward and have
been incorporated into its activities. |
| Project 7 |
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Client: |
European Union |
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Project: |
Advice on the development of industrial parks and
property initiatives in Hungary. |
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Summary: |
The work was a key part of a programme of advice and training to
prepare two Hungarian counties for accession to the European Union.
The exercise drew on the main features of successful industrial parks
in the UK, Europe and the United States and set out criteria to be
followed. Advice included target marketing, site development, estate
management and maintenance. |
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Outcome: |
The recommendations have been incorporated into the Industrial Development
Strategies for both counties. |
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