The redevelopment of Parkside Colliery in Newton-le-Willows takes a crucial step forward as plans progress for its second phase.
- Parkside Regeneration LLP has officially submitted a hybrid planning application to advance the Parkside Colliery redevelopment.
- The proposed plans aim to establish up to 155,000 square metres of industrial space, including three major buildings.
- Enhancements to site infrastructure, roads, and extensive landscaped trails are key components of the new phase.
- Councillor Anthony Burns emphasises the significant economic growth potential associated with this redevelopment.
Parkside Regeneration LLP has moved forward with an essential hybrid planning application to initiate the second phase of the Parkside Colliery redevelopment. This phase focuses on creating up to three industrial buildings, which will collectively encompass approximately 155,000 square metres. Furthermore, site infrastructure improvements such as roads, drainage, and landscape design form a core part of this ambitious plan.
The new development phase proposes to augment the existing infrastructure with more than 4.5 km of landscaped trails, connecting with those developed in phase one. These pathways are designed to offer recreational spaces for community use, further enhancing the site’s accessibility and integration with the surrounding area.
Councillor Anthony Burns, leading St Helens Borough Council, underlines the pivotal role Parkside plays in the borough’s pursuit of inclusive economic growth. He states, “Parkside is a vital part of our plans for inclusive growth for our economy, and progressing opportunities on this regionally significant site will unlock wider prosperity for our borough in the future.”
The commencement of the next phase of this regeneration follows the final consent granted for phase one in March 2024. This approval came after the St Helens Borough Council’s planning committee sanctioned a reserved matters application, marking a significant milestone in the project.
The project is supported by Spawforths, the planning consultant, with Curtins advising on highways and transport matters. The architectural vision is being shaped by Fletcher Rae and landscape architecture by TPM Landscape. Contractors and suppliers are actively being invited to participate in the construction phase, with nearly 200 firms already expressing interest.
The Parkside regeneration project marks a significant stride toward boosting local economic growth and community development.
