City of Wolverhampton Council and ECF have submitted a hybrid planning application for the City Centre West development in Wolverhampton.
The plans for phase one include more than 330 new high-quality homes in addition to retail space on disused land between Peel Street and Market Square.
The submission also includes outline plans for the remaining phases of the masterplan, which will see more than 1,000 new homes – including affordable housing – new shops, cafes and restaurants built.
A final decision on the planning application is expected in early 2025 and, if approved, construction of the first phase could begin as soon as next year.
Basit Ali, development director at ECF – a partnership between Homes England, Legal & General, and Muse – said: “This is a significant milestone for the regeneration of Wolverhampton city centre. Our partnership approach, which has been informed by extensive consultation, is designed to create a thriving new neighbourhood and draw people into the city centre in greater numbers.
“It is a strategy to help elevate the city centre’s offer, with new opportunities to live, and spend time. Our approach will also support Market Square to become an exciting place in its own right. Over the coming weeks we will continue to work closely with our partners, City of Wolverhampton Council, as they review and consider our proposals.”
Chris Burden, cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills at City of Wolverhampton Council, added: “This planning application provides a masterplan for what is a key regeneration site in Wolverhampton city centre. City Centre West is an opportunity to put people at the heart of the city with new homes, shops, cafes or restaurants. It aligns with our ambitions to transform the city centre and the planners will now consider the submission in detail.”
