The virtual public inquiry over plans to regenerate the former Parkside Colliery site in Newton-le-Willows recently concluded. Proposals to redevelop the former colliery, which was shut in 1993, were originally submitted in January 2018 by Parkside Regeneration LLP, a joint venture between developer Langtree and St Helens Borough Council. It believes that it will provide 1,330 new jobs when fully complete, add more than £80 million a year to the St Helens economy and provide £2.2 million a year in business rates to support local services. However, Dr Kevin McLafferty, who lives close to the site, is doubtful. He has a professional doctorate in business and is the former global head of business intelligence at HSBC.
Panattoni and joint development partner Langtree are pushing plans for a 3 million sq ft plus logistics development on land known as Six:56 Warrington, which is located near Junction 20 of the M6 motorway.
The 242 acre site is considered controversial as it is located on greenbelt land close to the Eddie Stobart site which was rejected by the Secretary of State for Housing earlier this year.
The developers have put forward updated environmental assessment documentation in order to secure an early decision on the planning for the site.
In its submission document the developer said: “The logistics sector is a key growth area for the region and will be an important catalyst for further growth in the region. The Northern Powerhouse Strategy (2010) recognises the logistics sector is a key enabler of growth and predicts the logistics sector will grow by 83% between 2013 and 2035. By expanding the logistics sector in Warrington, which has strong history of successful logistics investme
‘Just-in-time’ delivery is being replaced by ‘just-in-case’ inventory in the supply chain, particularly in light of Brexit and the surge in e-commerce.
Dan Whelan
Warrington Council is to approve the relocation of the town’s bus depot, which would then free up land around Wilderspool Causeway for the creation of up to 1,300 homes.
Plans for a new-build bus station on Dallam Lane, proposed by Wire Regeneration – a joint venture between Warrington Council and developer Langtree – were approved in 2019.
As well as more than 1,000 homes, Wire Regeneration’s vision for the Southern Gateway of Warrington includes a commercial area fronting the south side of Bridgefoot and the River Mersey, enhanced public spaces, and a hotel.
Approval by the council’s cabinet is the next step required to progress the redevelopment of the Southern Gateway area.
February 03, 2021 at 1:04 pmBy TJL
It is true there is widespread support for a rail-based freight interchange, which is regenerative, but the applications on the table are contrary to the local plan as they are entirely road-focused.
For 16 days at the Planning Inquiry the local resident opposition group did make a compelling case to the Inspector Dominic Young, as to why Secretary of State Robert Jenrick should refuse the applications due to the extent of Green Belt harm and other material planning considerations. Very special circumstances are disputed.
Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor also wrote in opposition pointing out that there currently is not enough information on air quality.