East Bank regeneration plans take step forward

A regeneration scheme in Hull is moving forward with plans to transform a neglected riverside area.

Hull City Council, in partnership with development firm ECF, has submitted proposals for the first phase of East Bank Urban Village, a project that could deliver around 850 homes over the next 15 years.

The development will transform brownfield land opposite the Old Town into a mixed-use community featuring housing, shops, leisure space and a new riverside promenade, alongside improved walking and cycling routes.

Phase one will form the heart of the scheme, bringing forward 115 affordable homes, including townhouses and apartments, as well as key infrastructure such as a landing for the Scale Lane bridge and the restoration of the Trinity Buoy Shed.

Future phases are expected to deliver more than 700 additional homes, alongside plans to revitalise areas such as Drypool Basin and strengthen links with neighbouring districts including the Fruit Market.

An artist’s impression of how the East Bank Urban Village will look upon completion

Backed by £9.8 million in Government funding, the project supports Hull’s wider ambition to deliver 2500 city centre homes.

Raife Gale, senior development manager at ECF, said: “Local people have been supportive – and so insightful – in offering their feedback, and this has all fed into the final planning application we’ve submitted. 

“Our plan is to deliver a sustainable new neighbourhood where people want to live, work and spend time – and key to this is creating quality homes, attractive public spaces and new leisure and business opportunities.  

“East Bank will kick-start a new chapter for this part of the city’s riverside, ensuring it continues to play a role for future generations. 

“The council has an ambitious programme of regeneration which is already helping transform the city centre, as seen with the recently completed redevelopment of the Museums Quarter and Old Town, and we are using our knowledge and expertise in delivering complex schemes across the UK to help unlock the next phase of the city’s development.”

Chris Jackson, director of regeneration and partnerships at Hull City Council, added: “It is pleasing that the council has been able to submit plans for phase one of East Bank Urban Village.

“This is a significant regeneration project which will help to meet the council’s housing targets, revitalise a long-term brownfield site and also support both Hull’s Old Town and city centre economies.

“We have already welcomed extensive public feedback on draft proposals for East Bank ahead of this planning submission and look forward to hearing their thoughts on the updated plans.”

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