St James Securities has launched a consultation on proposals for a new 106,544 sq ft headquarters office building to be built on the former Duckworth Square site at the heart of the £200m Becketwell regeneration scheme in Derby.
The building has been identified as one of two shortlisted locations for the headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR), following Derby’s selection as the national home of the new organisation. A final decision on the location is expected shortly.
The proposals comprise an eight-storey, low carbon Grade A headquarters building designed to deliver premium, flexible workspace for modern businesses. The plans also include an extension to Springwell Square and a new pocket park on Macklin Street.
Oliver Quarmby, managing director of St James Securities, said: “We’re delighted to share our plans for 3 Springwell Square with residents, businesses and the wider public, and invite them to help shape this important next phase of the Becketwell regeneration. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver exceptional Grade A office space in the heart of Derby city centre, support investment, create jobs and further strengthen Becketwell as a place to live, work and do business.
“We’d encourage everyone to visit the virtual exhibition, explore the proposals and share their feedback. Their views will play an important role in informing our planning application and helping to ensure the development delivers lasting benefits for Derby.”
The consultation will run from now until 11 September 2026 and will take the form of a virtual exhibition, which can be found at www.becketwell.co.uk.
