Boho X, Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough Council And BCEGI

Hive are instructed as planning consultant on the project by BCEGI and Middlesbrough Council, working primarily alongside JM Architects, Arup, Layer and Turley Heritage. We led the submission of a detailed planning application for the proposals.

Delivery

Ensuring the deliverability of the scheme has been at the core of our involvement and Hive took part in regular project meetings with the wider technical team as well as bespoke focussed meetings in order to ensure that the planning permission provides certainty and at the same time flexibility where it is needed.

Designing a detailed strategy and programme to unlock 48 residential sites with a capacity of 3,500+ new homes.
Production of a PID, implementation plan, site prioritisation matrix, area based promotion and marketing documents, and individual proformas for each site including an analysis of the interventions required
A landowner engagement strategy and extensive engagement with funding bodies (including Homes England) aimed at specifically addressing viability challenges.
Drafting an investment prospectus and launch event to directly market the sites to developers.

Outcome

Boho X is a 60,000 square feet Grade A office led scheme in the historic core of Middlesbrough. The site is located within the Boho zone, which is a major regeneration area in the town and Boho X is to provide space for a flexible and adaptable internal environment to suit new digital opportunities. A mix of uses are proposed alongside the core office offer, including a g ground floor shared café and workspace area, a swimming pool, gym, lecture theatre, rooftop bar/event space and an external terrace, contributing to the positive health and well-being of the building occupants and distinguishing itself as the market leader in office space. The building is to be set within new high quality public realm, including an urban orchard and sustainable modes of transport are being encouraged through the provision of a secure cycle store that will provide space for 100 cycles.

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