Muse and Homes England have secured planning permission for the £640m North West Quadrant (NWQ) regeneration project in Slough town centre.
The project will see the 3.6-hectare former Thames Valley University site transformed into a new mixed-use neighbourhood comprising 1,539 homes, a landmark office building of 25,030 sq m, 3,220 sq m of retail space, a new 450 sq m nursery, community events space and a central park.
The site, which is sat adjacent to the town’s railway station, has remained vacant since the former Thames Valley University campus closed.
Hollie Carlile, senior project manager at Muse, said: “Securing a resolution to grant planning permission for North West Quadrant is an important milestone for the project and for the continued regeneration of Slough town centre. Muse and Homes England have worked closely with the local community and stakeholders as the proposals have developed, and we are grateful to everyone who has taken the time to engage with us and share their views. We look forward to continuing that conversation as we move towards the next stage of the project.”
Charlotte O’Mahony, project director at Homes England, added: “In partnership with Muse, the resolution to grant planning permission for North West Quadrant enables us to move forward with transforming this long-vacant site into a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood. The scheme will deliver much-needed new homes alongside workspace, shops and high quality public spaces, demonstrating Homes England’s commitment to working collaboratively with partners to unlock regeneration, support economic growth and create sustainable and thriving communities.”
