November, 2026
A roadside retail scheme in Knaresborough has been submitted for planning. The proposal seeks permission for development of two retail units including a nationwide coffee franchise, along with EV charging facilities, associated access and car parking with high-quality landscaping.
October, 2026
Phase 1 of the roadside retail scheme at Faverdale in Darlington has achieved practical completion. Elllis Healey worked closely with the principal contractor, Castle House Projects on behalf of the client, Almscliffe Deshi Developments to deliver the project.
The scheme includes a Costa drive through restaurant, EV charging hub and a three-unit retail building, with associated site access, parking and high-quality soft landscaping.
August, 2026
Progress is being made on site for the proposed Lidl food store in Stanley, County Durham. The building shell is complete and external works are on-going. The project is due to be completed in Autumn 2026.
July, 2026
Good progress is being made on site with the building shell now complete and external works now commencing. The project is due for completion in Autumn 2026.
June, 2026
Planning approval has been granted for a small B2 industrial development in south Leeds comprising 6 no. starter units and associated access, parking and soft landscaping.
The building is located to the rear of the site with parking in front to create an active frontage. The simple design incorporates red brickwork to reflect the local vernacular and trapezoidal built-up cladding. The principal elevation includes both pedestrian and goods vehicle entrance doors accentuated by dark grey aluminium surrounds.
May, 2026
A planning application has been submitted for the development of nine dwellings on the outskirts of Marsden. The scheme provides a mixture of detached and semi-detached two storey dwellings.
The layout has been carefully considered to respond to the semi-rural edge of settlement context. The arrangement of built form seeks to create a cohesive yet varied streetscape, while maintaining an appropriate density that reflects the character of surrounding development. Landscaped buffer zones are incorporated to all sides of the site, providing a soft transition between the new housing and the surrounding landscape, enhancing visual amenity and supporting biodiversity.
March, 2026
A planning application has been submitted for 42,000 sq.ft commercial development off Huddersfield Road on the outskirts of Brighouse for a local business.
The proposed building includes a large workshop area and a two-storey office, with associated car parking and external hard standing to serve the business operations. A new tree lined access to the site is provided via Huddersfield Road. The building is set to the rear of the site to reduce the impact on several local heritage assets.
The hybrid application also includes a number of indicative layout options for the remainder of the allocated employment site.
February, 2026
Proposed industrial development across three sites at the Clifton Moor Industrial estate in York has been granted planning approval. Ellis Healey were appointed on behalf of the client, IPIF to develop the design of three separate sites for industrial and commercial use totalling approximately 75,000 sq.ft of floor space for B2, B8 and E(G)(III) use.
December, 2025
Works have started on site to redevelop the brownfield site of a former bus depot in Stanley, County Durham into a new Lidl food store and EV charging hub with an estimated contract value of £2.3m.
Ellis Healey are working with Castle House Projects on behalf of the client, Amscliffe Deshi Developments to deliver the project which includes the food store, associated access and car parking set within high-quality soft landscaping.
October, 2025
Works have commenced on site at for a Costa drive through and Greggs restaurant at Ashington in Northumberland. The project has an approximate contract value of £750,000 and comprises 3,300 sq.ft of internal floor space along with associated car parking including electric vehicle charging set within high-quality soft landscaping.
Ellis Healey are working with the principal contractor, Castle House Projects on behalf of the client, Almscliffe Deshi Developments.
