Newcastle’s West End set for multi-million pound mixed-use scheme

A new multi-million pound mixed-use development could be created in the heart of Newcastle’s West End under new plans.

Plans have been submitted for the transformation of the former Northumbria Police station site on Westgate Road into residential, retail and hospitality space.

Led by developer Hadrian Property Investments with planning supported by Hedley Planning Services, the former police station will be converted into 18 new ‘luxury’ apartments under the proposal, part of two planning applications for the site.

In addition, part of the station will also be demolished to make way for two new retail units and a dental clinic.

Plans have also been lodged in a second submission for a new £1.3m Burger King restaurant with drive-thru for the site, which could create up to 25 full and part-time jobs if the scheme gets the green light.

Sean Hedley, managing director of Hedley Planning Services, commented: “This project will see a positive change to this important location, bringing social and economic benefits to a vacant site. It will also create a vibrant commercial centre through imaginative regeneration and new investment.

“As planners, we want to see urban regeneration of brownfield sites and the re-purposing of existing buildings to deliver a strong legacy. This one will undoubtedly see a beneficial change to this part of Newcastle.”