£260m Gateshead Quays arena-led scheme moves forward with planning submission

A full planning application has been submitted for the £260m arena-led development on Gateshead Quays.

Gateshead Council’s development partner Ask:PATRIZIA has put forward the proposals for the arena, conference and exhibition centre.

Comprising 80,000 sq ft, the development is set to include a 12,500 capacity arena operated by ASM Global, an international conference and exhibition centre, a dual branded hotel and restaurants.

The development, designed by international architect HOK, is expected to add over 1,000 jobs and £29 million GVA per annum to the regional economy.

John Hughes, managing director of Ask Real Estate, commented: “We have undertaken a programme of public consultation with local stakeholders and neighbours which has informed our plans for Gateshead Quays and we are pleased that we are now able to take this through to the final stage of the planning process.

“Our appointed contractors Sir Robert McAlpine have been engaging with the technical teams and with the arena operator ASM Global and we have signed-off stage 2 designs for what will be a world-class events destination.

“We are hopeful that the scheme will achieve full planning consent later this year and look forward to delivering this superb facility for the North East as soon as possible.”