Plans submitted for new residential scheme at former Nestle factory in York

Property developer Newby has submitted a planning application to City of York Council to redevelop a piece of land to the west of the former Nestle factory buildings on Haxby Road.

Identified within the Local Plan as one of the city’s strategic housing sites, the regeneration scheme aims to deliver around 425 new homes and apartments with associated open space, car parking, community facilities and small scale commercial uses.

Cocoa West represents the last element of the traditional manufacturing site and Newby has worked with Nestle, the City of York Council and local stakeholders via public consultations to find a way to safeguard the site.

The new development is within walking distance of the city centre and is positioned along the Sustrans cycle route.

The land to the west of the Cocoa Works has been vacant for around eight years following the demolition of the old factory buildings in 2010.

In May last year, the Council granted planning permission for the conversion of the last remaining factory buildings (the Almond and Cream Blocks) fronting on to Haxby Road with the construction works on that element of the scheme due to commence in September.

Nick Moody, director at Newby, said: “We are excited to submit planning proposals for such a significant regeneration project for York.

“We have worked closely with the public, local businesses and the City of York Council to provide a proposal that we hope will realise the full potential of the area, as well as safeguard the future of this strategic site.

“The proposed new scheme will deliver much needed new homes for the residents of York in an accessible location that is within walking distance of the city centre and is also well positioned along the Sustrans cycle route.”