Estates Gazette’s news agenda: What to look out for this week

Here’s a look ahead to what is happening in the world of commercial real estate this week. Make sure to check back with Estates Gazette for the full analysis as we deliver your daily news agenda. Tuesday Liverpool City Council is expected to give the green light for the development of Baltic Station. Subject to approval, work on site will begin in 2025, with the station planned for opening by the end of 2027. Glasgow City Council will decide on Dominus’ proposals for the development of two-acre site at Osborne Street. The developer is looking to deliver 173 student bedrooms alongside internal and external amenity space and cycle parking. Wednesday Cambridge City Council planners have recommended the approval of the redevelopment of the former National Institute of Agricultural Botany site on Huntingdon Road. Developer Vertex Living has proposed to demolish all buildings on the seven-acre site, apart from Chapter House, to pave the way for four three-storey lab and office blocks, totalling 341,830 sq ft, alongside a café, car and cycle parking facilities. Ealing Council is expected to approve the third phase of development of Friary Park Estate, W3, featuring 693 homes and a 4,844 sq ft community centre. The scheme, which is being brought forward by Mount Anvil and Peabody, is a part of a wider 1,345-home regeneration project.  In addition, Legend Property Investments is awaiting a decision on its proposed transformation of the site around the 19th century White Hart Public House, UB5. The existing Grade II listed building would be retained and restored, and will sit next to a proposed new-build hotel. Tower Hamlets Council is likely to give the go-ahead to Clarion Housing to knock down Clare House on Hawthorn Avenue, E3, and bring forward three residential blocks comprising 145 flats. The scheme also features community space, car parking and upgrades to the existing playground. Thursday Tower Hamlets Council’s development committee will decide on the future of Stifford Community Centre, E1. Designed by Architecture PLB in partnership with the council, the redevelopment of the site will deliver 31 affordable homes and provide a replacement for the existing community centre. Image © Absolutvision/Unsplash