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The first of six new stations being created for the reopened Northumberland Line was granted planning permission on 7 September by Northumberland County Council’s Strategic Planning Committee SLC Property is supporting Northumberland County Council by submitting and managing the planning applications and associated property aspects. Rob Smart, Manging Director of SLC Property said; “The planning […]

SLC Property has helped secure planning permission to build a bus interchange in the West Midlands, which is part of a transport interchange project being led by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) and Birmingham City Council. Located in front of the neighbouring One Stop Shopping Centre, the redevelopment of the […]

The first of a number of planning applications needed to deliver the reopening of the Northumberland Line for passenger traffic was approved last week. The application proposed the construction of a new footbridge to replace an existing level crossing at Chase Meadows, Blyth. The reopening of the Northumberland Line delivers 18 miles of upgraded track, six […]

SLC Property has supported Northumberland County Council with its Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application to the Secretary of State, marking the next stage towards the reopening of passenger rail services on the Northumberland Line. The project will see 18 miles of track upgraded, six new stations opened and is expected to deliver economic […]

SLC Property has been awarded a place on Midlands Connect’s specialist technical framework to carry out environmental assessment advisory services. This is the first framework place for the land and property specialists in their own right and is a clear indication of how they have built a positive reputation for successfully helping clients with their […]

One of SLC Property’s directors is helping SMEs meet net zero targets, after a survey of 254 SMEs found that they don’t know where to turn for help. The research, entitled Small businesses advice on net zero: discovery phase, was commissioned by a new coalition called the Zero Carbon Business Partnership, comprising several of the UK’s […]

The rail specialists see a huge opportunity for their business because of the government’s plans to transform infrastructure in the north. SLC Property has grown its northern team with two new appointments and the property and planning experts promise that this is just the start of wider growth to meet the demands of new rail […]

SLC Property is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Smart as its new managing director. Rob, who has previously held director positions at Turner & Townsend and Cambridge Assessment (part of the University of Cambridge), joined the land and planning services specialists this week. Part of the SLC group of companies, SLC Property was […]

Proposals for the re-opening of the Northumberland Line for rail passenger services moved a step forward this week with the launch of a public consultation on the plans. SLC Property is managing the complex property consents strategy for the project, including the Transport and Works Act Orders (TWAO) and Planning Applications. As part of this […]