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The Crown Estate’s latest UK Offshore Wind Report has highlighted the increasingly vital role offshore wind plays in the UK’s energy mix, delivering nearly a fifth of the nation’s electricity in 2025.
Read MoreThe UK has cemented its place at the forefront of the global offshore wind market with some of the world’s most experienced offshore wind developers being selected to deliver two new floating windfarms off the coasts of Wales and South West England.
Read MoreIn a boost for the UK’s offshore wind sector, The Crown Estate has today outlined its proposal to invest up to £400m of capital in the supply chain.
Read MoreThe Crown Estate and Lendlease have entered into a conditional agreement to create a new joint venture partnership focused on Lendlease’s undeveloped UK land management portfolio.
Read MoreIn a boost to the UK’s clean energy transition and energy security The Crown Estate is proceeding with its Capacity Increase Programme to maximise the potential of existing offshore wind lease areas, potentially generating enough energy to power up to four million homes and create economic growth for the UK.
Read MoreThe Crown Estate’s latest UK Offshore Wind Report has highlighted the increasingly vital role offshore wind plays in the UK’s energy mix, delivering nearly a fifth of the nation’s electricity in 2025.
An additional £15m of early-stage development funding is being made available through The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator to support offshore wind supply chain businesses and projects.
Historic urban areas offer some of the greatest opportunities to build long‑term climate resilience. The challenge for the built environment is not whether to choose between cutting carbon and protecting heritage, but how to deliver both together, over the long term.
A major new investment opportunity for the UK’s offshore wind sector is set to open next year, as The Crown Estate announces a new process to accelerate clean energy growth and deliver jobs and economic benefits across the country.
The UK is home to one of the leading markets for offshore renewables anywhere in the world. But as pressure on this space mounts alongside increasing global competition and a changing climate, we’ve needed to look again at how we manage this vital resource.
Oxford City Council approves plans for life sciences, innovation and technology space at site of former Debenhams in Oxford
Ocean Winds now has exclusive rights to take forward the development stage of its 1.5GW project
Westminster City Council, in partnership with The Crown Estate, has formally recommended that the Regent Street, Haymarket and Piccadilly Circus public realm programme progresses to the next stage of design, following a public consultation held last summer.
Two offshore wind projects have entered into lease with The Crown Estate after just three years, helping to support the government’s clean power ambitions.
Anna Swaithes, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Caroline Price, Head of Nature & Environment, discuss the publication of The Crown Estate’s Marine guiding nature principles and why we need to bring nature to the forefront of decision making.
In December, The Crown Estate celebrated 25 years of UK offshore wind. In doing so, we continue to demonstrate the importance of collecting and sharing data and evidence to make informed decisions in our marine environment.
Ares Management to fully occupy the 124,000 sq ft office floorspace in The Crown Estate’s One Hanover Street redevelopment in one of the largest lettings in the West End
The Crown Estate has submitted a planning application for East Hemel – a landmark proposal with potential to deliver transformational change in the area – to both St Albans City & District Council and Dacorum Borough Council.
Sixteen projects across England, Wales and Scotland are set to share over £13m through The Crown Estate’s innovative Supply Chain Accelerator.
Marine Power Systems (MPS) is taking offshore wind further by rethinking how the UK builds the structures and platforms it will need to support the clean energy transition.
The Celtic Sea has the potential to become one of the UK’s most important renewable energy hubs, but realising this opportunity depends on having the right skills, facilities and partnerships in place.
Ocean Winds, the 50-50 joint venture between EDPR and ENGIE, is set to be awarded the rights for a third floating offshore wind site in the Celtic Sea by The Crown Estate, furthering the UK’s clean energy transition and boosting the potential for new economic growth in the region.
With the outputs of pioneering study Project Colocate now published, Adrian Topham, who led this initiative on behalf of The Crown Estate, gives his perspective on its significance and why exploring the co-location of different marine sectors is important.
The Crown Estate has today announced it is significantly expanding its science, innovation and technology portfolio with the acquisition of land to the east of Harwell, a 221-acre site adjacent but entirely separate to the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire. The acquisition forms part of The Crown Estate’s commitment to invest up to £1.5bn in the sector over the next 15 years.
Seagrass meadows and oyster reefs are some of the UK’s most important – and most threatened – marine habitats. But in recent decades, we’ve lost up to 92% of our seagrass and 95% of our native oysters.
Today, around 40% of UK emissions are attributable to the built environment. Considering this, we’re taking steps to help make the nation’s homes more efficient and resilient.
To help unlock further opportunities within the offshore wind sector, we’ve outlined our proposal to invest up to £400 million of capital in the supply chain.
Equinor and Gwynt Glas - a joint venture between EDF power solutions and ESB - have both entered into agreements for lease for their respective floating wind farm projects in the Celtic Sea.
British travel brand Antler has announced the opening of a new UK store, the first since the brand reimagination in 2023. Located at 100 Regent Street, London, the new flagship store will open early 2026 and marks a pivotal moment for the brand.
‘Who Else Lives Here?’ is a unique vertical meadow in central London that brings nature into urban spaces. Featuring native plants, sensors to track pollinators, and an immersive audio experience, it connects people with biodiversity in a creative way. Illustrated hoardings and QR codes invite passers-by to explore the species and stories behind the installation.
Small and medium-sized businesses in South-West Wales are set to benefit from a dedicated regional supply chain programme funded by The Crown Estate, aimed at supporting the floating offshore wind supply chain.
Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate have brought forward ambitious proposals to create and improve over 35,000 square metres of traffic-free public space, equivalent to over 5 football pitches in the heart of the West End.
How we partner with local people to deliver urban developments
The Crown Estate has today announced a net revenue profit of £1.1 billion for the UK, driven by the short-term option fees from Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4 (“Round 4”). This brings its total contribution to the Treasury to £5 billion over the past decade.
Why we rethought plans for a key London project
The Crown Estate is pleased to announce that Ric Lewis has been appointed as the next Chair of its Board, with effect from 9 July 2025. Ric will succeed Sir Robin Budenberg CBE who has been Chair of The Crown Estate since August 2016.
The UK has cemented its place at the forefront of the global offshore wind market with some of the world’s most experienced offshore wind developers being selected to deliver two new floating windfarms off the coasts of Wales and South West England.
The Marine Energy Taskforce (MET) launched this week, tasked with developing a roadmap to realise the UK’s marine energy potential. The Energy Minister Michael Shanks MP was joined by members of the MET Core Group, including The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland who confirmed funding for this critical 12-month project.
In a boost for the UK’s offshore wind sector, The Crown Estate has today outlined its proposal to invest up to £400m of capital in the supply chain.
Style Of Our Own London, a new, immersive pop-up store dedicated to women’s sport, opens its doors at 245 Regent Street for the first time on 5th June ahead of an exciting summer of women’s sport in the UK.
Regional Growth Prospectuses released today by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) and The Crown Estate set out how coastal regions around the country can expand their activities in key parts of the UK’s rapidly-growing offshore wind supply chain.
The Crown Estate and Lendlease have entered into a conditional agreement to create a new joint venture partnership focused on Lendlease’s undeveloped UK land management portfolio.
12,000 sq ft lease marks SKIMS’ first standalone store in the UK, joining iconic Regent Street lineup.
In a boost to the UK’s clean energy transition and energy security The Crown Estate is proceeding with its Capacity Increase Programme to maximise the potential of existing offshore wind lease areas, potentially generating enough energy to power up to four million homes and create economic growth for the UK.
‘Made in Central London’ recruitment event to offer employment opportunities for up to 1,000 applicants in retail, hospitality, leisure, construction and facilities management.
Children from primary schools in areas of social and economic disadvantage will be offered a taste of life on a working farm and access to the countryside as part of a new partnership between The Crown Estate and The Country Trust.
25 years since the first offshore wind turbines were installed, the UK’s offshore wind sector is focused on unlocking future growth through pioneering innovations and investment to address new and emerging challenges, according to The Crown Estate’s latest UK Offshore Wind Report.
Plans for a new generation of floating wind farms off the coasts of Wales and South West England moved a step closer as the leasing round for three sites in the Celtic Sea entered its final stages.
Funding for crucial development of manufacturing facilities and port infrastructure to enable swifter deployment of offshore wind around the UK is the focus of the second round of The Crown Estate’s innovative Supply Chain Accelerator.
Windsor Great Park’s Adventure Play has been awarded one of the greatest honours in the themed visitor experience industry by the Themed Entertainment Association.
For the first time in The Crown Estate’s history, it has been granted borrowing and new investment powers to future proof the organisation and help it to create financial, social and environmental value for generations to come.
The Crown Estate has doubled its funding to support its farmers improve nature recovery through its Rural Environment Fund as part of new measures announced to support the delivery of ambitious biodiversity targets.
The Crown Estate has appointed three leading UK SMEs to deliver its housing demonstration projects across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Cheshire. These partnerships mark the next stage in a project that seeks to find solutions to some of the UK’s housing challenges.
Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate have reached the latest milestone in their plans to transform the public realm for Regent Street, Haymarket and Piccadilly Circus by jointly appointing Allies and Morrison to lead an ambitious and groundbreaking design that reimagines these places for the future vitality of the West End and London.
The Crown Estate is pleased to announce that Ric Lewis has been confirmed as the preferred candidate for the position of Chair of The Crown Estate, subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Treasury Select Committee.
Thirteen organisations across England, Wales and Scotland are set to share nearly £5m in funding through the initial round of The Crown Estate’s innovative Supply Chain Accelerator.
The Crown Estate is partnering with a range of expert bodies across the UK to launch five new projects that will support with accelerating the nation’s path towards a net-zero and energy-secure future, whilst enabling our marine and coastal ecosystems to thrive.
Cambridge Business Park is set to contribute to a new innovation ecosystem in Northeast Cambridge, providing a variety of office and lab spaces for start-ups and established businesses, alongside a residential, leisure and cultural offer for the wider community. It will greatly support the UK’s science, innovation, and technology ambitions.
The Crown Estate Bill, introduced into Parliament on 25 July 2024, is currently making its way through the House of Lords. The Bill includes proposals to modernise The Crown Estate’s investment and borrowing powers in line with its strategy and core duties, as well as increasing the number of Board Commissioners from eight to twelve.
The Crown Estate has unveiled details of its pipeline of developments in London’s West End. The three projects, which have a Gross Development Value of over £430 million, will deliver 251,000 sq ft of office, leisure and retail space in the heart of the Capital.
The Crown Estate has announced today that Hannah Milne (currently Managing Director of Regional at The Crown Estate) has been appointed Managing Director for Real Estate, and Kristy Lansdown (currently Head of Development at The Crown Estate) has been appointed Managing Director for Development, taking up their new positions in November 2024.
Grosvenor and The Crown Estate have today launched a new report that sheds light on the challenges faced by people with physical and hidden disabilities when accessing and working within buildings and public spaces across the UK.
The Crown Estate has published a new ambition for Nature Recovery that will drive a consistent approach across its diverse assets on land and seabed, following a 12-month engagement process with a wide range of nature experts and organisations.
The Crown Estate has today announced that the Government of Ireland has taken just over 30,000 sq ft of space in the refurbished 10 Spring Gardens development, in the heart of St James’s.
The Crown Estate has awarded an Agreement for Lease to global energy company, Eni, for the first carbon capture and storage project in the UK to repurpose existing pipeline infrastructure, reducing both cost and the environmental impact of construction.
The Crown Estate has announced the acquisition of The Dissington Estate in Northumberland. The estate, located eight miles northwest of Newcastle Upon Tyne, consists of five principal holdings and five residential properties, set across 2,552 acres of largely arable land, pasture and woodland.
The Crown Estate has announced today that Helen Price will be taking up the position of Chief Financial Officer from 1 January 2025.
An ambitious vision for how the UK’s seabed can continue to support the accelerated delivery of nature recovery and the transition to clean energy has been set out by The Crown Estate, which manages the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Huub den Rooijen, who retired as Managing Director of The Crown Estate’s marine portfolio in 2022, has been awarded an Honorary CBE for services to renewable energy and marine conservation.
Peter Hofbauer has been appointed as a Board Counsellor of The Crown Estate with effect from 1 September 2024.
The Crown Estate has launched a new digital training programme to upskill employees across the organisation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a drive to boost its digital capabilities.
The Crown Estate has embarked on the latest phase in its Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5, which seeks to establish a new generation of floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea off the coasts of South Wales and South West England.
A team of amateur rowers has achieved a Guinness World Record as the first mixed crew of six to circumnavigate Great Britain unsupported, as part of the GB Row Challenge 2024.
The Crown Estate is entering into a new partnership with Great British Energy to support the accelerated delivery of clean energy infrastructure, benefiting millions of homes and businesses across the country. The Crown Estate is entering into a new partnership with Great British Energy to support the accelerated delivery of clean energy infrastructure, benefiting millions of homes and businesses across the country.
A year of record results driven by decades of investment in offshore wind, combined with a diverse and resilient property and land portfolio, shows how The Crown Estate continues to deliver economic, social, and environmental value for the benefit of the nation.
The Crown Estate has today (Wednesday 17 July 2024) welcomed the government’s commitment in the King’s Speech to bring forward legislation to modernise its investment powers.
The Crown Estate has unveiled details of its pipeline of developments in London’s West End.
The Crown Estate has challenged a group of tech-savvy participants to pitch AI-powered software solutions that could help meet an ambition to generate 50% of the UK’s energy supply sustainably from the seabed by 2050.
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A world record for the first mixed team to circumnavigate Great Britain unsupported is being attempted by six amateur rowers as part of the GB Row Challenge 2024. In partnership with The Crown Estate, Team Coastal Odyssey will gather samples of microplastics, environmental DNA (eDNA), temperature, noise and salinity data during their test of endurance.
Plans to establish a new generation of floating offshore wind farms off the coast of South West England and South Wales have taken a step forward with the conclusion of one of the opening stages of the tender process for Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5.
The UK’s offshore wind industry is set to benefit from increased early-stage investment in its supply chain through the launch of The Crown Estate’s innovative Supply Chain Accelerator.
The site of the former Debenhams in Oxford will soon be transformed into a c.100,000 sq ft life sciences, technology and innovation space in the heart of the city, as The Crown Estate partners with Oxford Science Enterprises and Pioneer Group to provide vital lab space in the region.
The UK has moved closer to establishing high-integrity marine natural capital markets to significantly boost the protection and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems. This follows the launch of a new roadmap setting out key recommendations and actions for implementation through to 2030.
Fosse Park, the successful retail and dining destination in Leicestershire, has unveiled plans for the expansion of its M&S anchor store. M&S will invest in expanding and renewing its store at Fosse Park, following the retailer’s continued success, increasing the store size by 11,500 sq ft to a total size in excess of 100,000 sq ft.
The Crown Estate is set to welcome two new restaurants to its West End portfolio – Sael, a British brasserie from Michelin star chef Jason Atherton, and Claro, a farm-to-table venture focusing on Eastern Mediterranean cuisine.
The UK offshore wind industry is gearing up for a new era of accelerated, sustainable growth supported by a range of new approaches and commitments introduced in 2023, according to The Crown Estate’s latest UK Offshore Wind Report 2023.
A new pilot is being launched in East Anglia and Lincolnshire to help generate greater awareness of career opportunities in, and help tackle workforce challenges facing, the UK’s world-leading offshore wind sector.
RenewableUK, the Offshore Wind Industry Council, The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland have published a detailed Industrial Growth Plan, setting out how to triple offshore wind manufacturing capacity over the next ten years, firmly establishing the UK as a leader in a surging global market.
Connected Places Catapult today announced a new strategic partnership with The Crown Estate that will see the two organisations work together to deliver innovative approaches to urban spaces and place making across the UK.
Young people across the UK will have the opportunity to put their green skills to the test as Microsoft UK and The Crown Estate roll out their sustainability focused Minecraft Education worlds in the Minecraft Marketplace.
The Crown Estate announces significant progress in collating world-class data, evidence and research through the Offshore Wind Evidence and Change programme (OWEC).
The Crown Estate has made two senior appointments as it accelerates delivery against its strategy to support the UK’s transition to a net zero, energy secure future, whilst also driving nature recovery and economic growth.
Up to 5,300 new jobs and up to £1.4 billion could be generated for the UK economy by galvanising the supply chain and infrastructure opportunities arising from the development of new floating wind farms.
The Crown Estate has announced that Sir Robin Budenberg CBE will extend his final term as Chair for up to a year. The process for the appointment of a new Chair will commence in due course.
The Crown Estate has concluded the Plan-Level Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) for Floating Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5 in the Celtic Sea.
A centre for urban excellence is opening in the heart of London’s West End, offering an engaging environment for young people to explore, learn, and express themselves whilst revitalising urban space in central London.
The Crown Estate has commissioned the University of Exeter to conduct an evidence review of social impact assessments in the marine space to enhance understanding of how to deliver social value through its marine activities.
The Crown Estate and the Electricity System Operator (ESO) have today unveiled a new chapter in their working relationship to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive energy future.
The UK is set to be at the forefront of a new era of renewable energy as plans for some of the biggest floating wind farms in the world have been unveiled.
The Offshore Wind and CCS Colocation Forum has commissioned two research projects designed to inform the best approach to test and demonstrate the colocation of offshore wind and CCS activities in the future.
The Crown Estate has today (Wednesday 22 November 2023) welcomed the commitment in the Autumn Statement to bring forward legislation to modernise its investment powers in line with other businesses.
The Crown Estate is taking steps to enable the generation of up to an additional 4GW of green electricity from several offshore wind farm projects in development.
West End’s workplace offering to be strengthened with 80,000 sq ft of refurbished office space at 10 Spring Gardens, as The Crown Estate brings forward development pipeline.
The Crown Estate is repurposing over 16,000 sq ft of retail space to hospitality use, diversifying the West End’s dining scene.
The Crown Estate has awarded an Agreement for Lease for what could become one of the world’s largest carbon capture and storage projects.
The Crown Estate has set out further details on its plans for Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5.
The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland have today announced a new partnership to collect and share data on the UK's seabed.
Two new Minecraft Education worlds to educate and inspire the next generation of environmentalists and conservationists.
The Crown Estate announces four new flagship stores opening this Autumn.
The Crown Estate seeks feedback on barriers and solutions to high-quality marine natural capital markets.
Accelerating the transformation of the UK’s electricity system
The Crown Estate is partnering with a range of UK-wide expert bodies to launch four significant research projects.
The Crown Estate is launching two pilot housing projects to test different approaches to building net zero homes.
The Crown Estate has today announced an increased investment of £2 million in ECOWind.
Plans to unlock valuable clean energy off the coast of Wales and South West England reach another milestone.
The Crown Estate and Cefas advance understanding of offshore subsea power cables and marine environment.
Research indicates a strong desire amongst the CCUS developer community to expand the sector.
Gareth Bradford has been appointed as Director of Strategic Business Development at The Crown Estate.
Families can explore a fascinating world of giant acorns, treehouses and suspended walkways at the new Adventure Play.
Developers will be required to recognise the role of ports when bidding to build new floating offshore wind farms.
The Crown Estate’s Board has unanimously agreed to extend Dan Labbad’s contract for a second four-year term.
Our strategy focuses on making the most of unique attributes to create financial, environmental and social value.
The King’s Birthday Honours recognises people who have made a significant contribution to public life through work.
The Crown Estate has commenced pioneering work to digitally map the seabed resource needed to meet future demand.
The Crown Estate and Offshore Wind Industry Council launch £3.5m project.
The Crown Estate signed new contracts as part of a programme to gather valuable data.
The Crown Estate has updated developers on the current status of the Celtic Sea floating wind tender round.
Offshore wind farms generated enough power to meet the electricity needs of 41% of the nation’s homes in 2022.
Statement on the Offshore Wind Champions report
Statement on Crown Estate Scotland’s INTOG leasing round.
Vijay Bharadia has been appointed to the Board of The Crown Estate with effect from 1 April 2023.
The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland have begun the first round of formal engagement with developers on CCUS.
The Crown Estate publishes the second annual report for the Offshore Wind Evidence and Change Programme.
The Crown Estate today announces it has signed Agreements for Lease for six offshore wind projects.
The Crown Estate has announced its first major investment in surveys to support the proposal to unlock valuable new clean energy capacity through floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
Westminster City Council is set to begin work on long-term plans for the future of Regent Street.
Stormzy and Amazon Music +44 have opened a unique pop up in The Crown Estate’s London portfolio, for the release of Stormzy’s upcoming third album – ‘This Is What I Mean’.
The Crown Estate is welcoming three festive and impactful pop-ups to its London portfolio in the West End this Christmas.
His Majesty The King has officially become The Ranger of Windsor Great Park.
The data and evidence collected within the knowledge hub will be curated and interpreted by a Community of Practice.
The Crown Estate has appointed key individuals to its London Development team, as it begins to shape its pipeline of developments across the portfolio.
The Crown Estate has updated developers on the design of the tender process for seabed leasing for floating wind energy in the Celtic Sea.
The Crown Estate has announced two new signings in London’s West End.
The Crown Estate has today announced the provisional results of its 2021/22 marine aggregates tender round, which closed at the beginning of January.
The Crown Estate and The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) have published their 24th annual Area Involved report.
We join with the nation in mourning following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The Crown Estate has partnered with Lone Design Club, independent designer concept store, to launch a pop up.
Anne Kavanagh and Clare Shine have been appointed to the Board of The Crown Estate with effect from 4 July 2022 for an initial period of four years.
Plans for the UK to meet its net zero and energy security commitments have received a major boost.
Statement from The Crown Estate in response to the publication of the Holistic Network Design by National Grid ESO.
The Crown Estate announces areas of search to support growth of floating wind in the Celtic Sea
The Crown Estate has announced that Gus Jaspert has been appointed into the role of Managing Director of Marine, starting in October this year.
The Crown Estate has today (16 June 2022) announced a net revenue profit of £312.7 million for the financial year 2021/22.
The Crown Estate welcomes today’s announcement by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) to open a carbon capture licensing round.
Luxury British bedmaker, Vispring, is opening its first standalone store globally in The Crown Estate’s London portfolio.
The Crown Estate has doubled its commitment to enable the coexistence of offshore wind farms with a thriving marine environment as the nation ramps up aspirations to accelerate homegrown energy independence.
This pop-up experience, opening on 19 May, will showcase the incredible functions of the new Google Pixel 6 phone.
The Crown Estate is seeking views to help fast-track the benefits of floating wind technology in the Celtic Sea, with plans to support the funding and delivery of this new approach.
A new international data collation exercise has brought together disparate seabed biodiversity data from across the North Sea into a central data set.
The Crown Estate has today published its tenth annual Offshore Wind Report which provides an in-depth insight into the progress of the UK’s offshore wind sector during 2021.
The Crown Estate has appointed Clare Harrison as Development Director, as it looks to kick start its development pipeline in London, having paused to review its assets and their future potential.
The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland announce renewed collaboration to unlock the potential of carbon storage.
The Crown Estate has signed two exciting new names for Heddon Street – Casa do Frango and The Starman from Barworks – building on the great restaurant offer in the West End.
A new study on the future of offshore wind has illustrated the scale of potential of the UK seas for future deployment and is helping to understand and address how we best manage the various demands on our marine environment.
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