Planning application to be submitted for Newcastle's new car park
The new multi-storey is part of the Rycroft development
Last updated 29th Dec 2022
The planning application for Newcastle's new 450-space multi-storey car park is due to be submitted in January.
Building work on a new 450-space multi-storey car park in the town centre could begin in spring to pave the way for wider development.
Newcastle Borough Council state that the car park development would underpin a £30 million regeneration of the Ryecroft area, with the blueprint for expansion including the building of a 100-bed hotel, 90 homes for over-55s and the headquarters of Aspire Housing.
It’s expected that up to 200 jobs could be created by the whole regeneration scheme, with another 319 indirect jobs supported in the supply chain.
Officials a the Borough Council have decided the name should be 'Castle Car Park' - which they say is a nod to the town’s heritage as it approaches the 850th anniversary of its first Charter.
Simon Tagg, Leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, said:
“A bright, safe, clean car park will encourage visitors to boost our local economy and paves the way for the hotel and residential units, which will follow over the next two years.”
Designs have already been drawn up by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s contractor and, should the planning application be approved, wider infrastructure works across the whole Ryecroft masterplan site would begin.
£11 million for Newcastle
In 2020 Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council secured £11 million from the Government’s Future High Street Fund for the Ryecroft development blueprint, with £3.5 million allocated to the car park development.
Stephen Sweeney, Deputy Leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council and Cabinet member for finance, town centres and growth, said: “By successfully applying for this funding we have been able to kick-start development on site, which will lead to millions of pounds’ worth of additional private sector investment and the creation of up to 200 jobs.
“In turn that should lead to greater footfall in the town centre, supporting our businesses and community.
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