Planning approved for Nuneaton town centre development

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Daniel Face

Planning permission has been granted for a development on Vicarage Street as part of the ongoing Transforming Nuneaton programme.

Following approval from the planning committee at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, Warwickshire County Council can now begin preparatory work on a new library and business centre, to be built on the site of the existing Royal Mail Delivery Office.

It’s hoped the mixed-use development, which would also include up to 65 family homes, will act as a major catalyst for regeneration of the town.

Mark Ryder, executive director for communities at Warwickshire County Council, said: “This is positive news and will create some real momentum as work gets underway to bring an outstanding new library for residents and a prime facility and location in which businesses can prosper.

“The residential development will benefit the town by providing much-needed high-quality homes, increasing town centre footfall, creating opportunities for businesses and employment with the subsequent boost to the town centre economy.”

The new housing is to be delivered by Warwickshire Property and Development Group (WPDG), formed by the council in 2021 to deliver new homes and commercial space.

Stuart Buckley, MD of WPDG, said: “This mixed-use scheme will bring widespread benefits to the community, the local economy and attract new residents and businesses to Nuneaton town centre.

“This will deliver much needed new homes for the town centre, space for innovative businesses to grow and a high-quality facility for all of the community. We look forward to progressing this to the next stage.”

Tom Shardlow, deputy chief executive at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, added: “Approval of this planning proposal is further great news for the regeneration of Nuneaton town centre.

“This development will bring new homes and business into the town centre and will complement the exciting development at Grayson Place.

“This council looks forward to working closely with the county council and our other partners to make this development a reality.”

Daniel Face

Born and raised in Berkshire, Dan fell into journalism after completing his bachelor’s degree in English at UCL. Writing for The Business Magazine and local Biz News sites has given him the opportunity to chat with all manner of small business owners and share their success stories with a wider audience. Outside of work, Dan enjoys live music, board games and quiz shows, and is making a slow but persistent effort to learn Spanish.