Plans to transform part of Newcastle town centre move forward
The proposals affect York Place, Ironmarket and Merrial Street
Last updated 23rd Dec 2022
Officials at Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council have shared with us ambitious new plans which are progressing to transform the town centre.
New public open space is included in the scheme, between Ironmarket and Merrial Street.
The project ties in with a blueprint for the £30 million regeneration of the nearby Ryecroft area, with the building of a 100-bed hotel, 90 homes for over-55s and the headquarters of Aspire Housing, as well as a 450 space multi-storey car park.
The latest report says it’s hoped demolition work of existing buildings in York Place can begin in summer 2023.
Simon Tagg, Leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, said: “York Place is an area that has an important position between the soon-to-be developed Ryecroft site and the wider town centre.
“We’ve been working closely with the developer and the proposals have been designed to fit in with the character of the town centre.
“Once this is completed, it will make a real difference to the area.”
It comes as the Borough Council successfully bid to the Department of Levelling up and Housing Communities’ Future High Street Fund.
A decision on planning permission is expected in the spring.