Main Contractor Appointed For Norman House
Main Contractor Appointed For Norman House
The Duchy of Lancaster has appointed Osborne Construction as the main contractor for the redevelopment of Norman House on the Strand. The scheme is a major refurbishment of the original 1920s building with the addition of two new storeys to the front of the property, three to the rear and the introduction of two large […]
Ground-Breaking Technology At Marsden Gate
A new green energy plant at Marsden Gate Industrial Park is leading the way in providing a new clean and sustainable energy source for household and commercial use. A unique two-stage conversion process developed by Advanced Plasma Power (APP) converts household waste into BioSNG (bio-substitute natural gas). The net result is a clean, modular and […]
Duchy Gets Go-Ahead For Large Refurbishment Project on Strand
The Duchy of Lancaster has obtained planning permission from Westminster City Council for the £multi-million refurbishment of Norman House at 105-109 Strand in the heart of the Savoy estate. The decision comes as a result of a detailed planning application developed by a multi-disciplinary team and submitted in August 2017. The development project includes a […]
Green Hotel Goes For Gold
A building which forms part of the Duchy of Lancaster’s historic Harrogate estate has been awarded a Gold Award by sustainability body Green Tourism. The Cairn Hotel on Ripon Road is the first hotel in Harrogate to have achieved this – the highest standard of excellence achievable. Green Tourism works with accommodation providers and visitor […]
Green Energy Project On Track
One of the Duchy’s newest commercial tenants Tetronics has begun construction of a £27m green energy plant due for completion in 2018. Based at Marston Gate Industrial Estate in Swindon, the project has received Government backing and significant funding from the Department of Transport and energy regulator Ofgem. It is part of a national drive […]