Placefirst has secured full planning approval for a £65m regeneration scheme in Canalside Quarter, Wolverhampton, the UK.

The project will include building 366 new homes and commercial space near Wolverhampton’s new £150m transport Interchange.

The full planning permission and listed building consent follow in-principle approval by the local authority earlier this year.

Placefirst development director Darran Lawless said: “We are delighted to receive full planning approval for this transformative development in Wolverhampton’s Canalside Quarter.

“We are proud of all the hard work undertaken by the whole team and our partners, that will enable a brownfield site situated in such a historic location to reach its true potential, creating an exciting, sustainable new neighbourhood.

“The focus on placemaking and development of public realm at this ­waterside development, is another example of Placefirst’s commitment to delivering schemes that will rejuvenate communities, and adds to our track record of creating neighbourhoods with a real sense of place.”

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The development of the mixed-use scheme is part of the larger regeneration project in the area.
It will lead to the development of a mix of townhouses, new build apartments and commercial space across 5-acres of brownfield land.

The scheme will include restoration of heritage canalside properties and other major environmental improvement works.

Additionally, the project further bolster Placefirst footprint in the West Midlands joining its portfolio of national regeneration projects.

Work is expected to commence in summer next year, following site preparation.

City of Wolverhampton Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for City Economy councillor Stephen Simkins said: “The full planning permission and listed building consent now gives Placefirst the green light to get this transformational scheme in Wolverhampton off the ground next year.

“They will deliver a nationally significant development that not only brings back into use a large parcel of brownfield land but also enables the city to take advantage of our fantastic waterways, and the heritage that comes with it, to provide a sustainable community where people want to live and work, now and in the future.

“The Placefirst scheme will also generate around 150 jobs and boost our economic recovery from Covid-19.”

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The scheme will include a mix of townhouses, new build apartments and commercial space. Credit: Barry D from Pixabay.