Plans in for £45m ‘catalyst for regeneration’ in northern Warrington

New plans for a multi-million pound mixed use scheme in Warrington could help breathe new life into a previously rundown part of the town.

Palmus Developments has drawn up proposals for land on John Street that include around 6460 sq ft of commercial space, 362 apartments and amenity space for residents.

The developer’s plans also include 796 car parking spaces.

The Manchester office of national planning and development consultancy Lichfields is taking the proposals forward, having submitted a planning application to Warrington Borough Council on Friday (October 13).

According to Lichfields, the development will support more than 200 construction jobs during the build phase, dozens more set to be created by occupants of the commercial space.

Palmus Developments’ Keith McDougall said: “The proposals will lead to a range of short and long term economic benefits; generating employment, creating economic value, boosting housing supply and boosting to local authorities financial resources.”

Lichfields senior director Simon Pemberton commented: “The site has previously had planning permission for 284 apartments and commercial uses which was secured by the original developer just before the recession.

“The scheme was not built out because of the economic downturn and viability issues.”

He continued: “Palmus is fully committed to bringing the site forward and has been working on new proposals for its redevelopment for a number of months.

“The site is located next to Warrington Central Station and will act as a catalyst for regeneration in the northern part of the town.”

Palmus Developments is part of the Newcastle-based High Street Group of Companies.