CAPITAL & CENTRIC
THE GOODS YARD
PLANS APPROVED FOR £ 60M STOKE-ON-TRENT LEVELLING-UP PROJECT
PLANS to turn a prominent industrial site in Stoke-on-Trent into a vibrant new neighbourhood have been given the green light . started thinking about how they could use the spaces – that ’ s before we ’ ve even commenced construction .
Stoke-on-Trent City Council ’ s development control committee today approved the vision for Capital & Centric ’ s The Goods Yard , paving the way for construction to start later this year . The £ 60m project will be a major investment in the region , one of three in Stoke-in-Trent backed by the Government ’ s Levelling Up Fund .
The Manchester-based social impact developers have worked in partnership with the council on the blueprint , with the approved plans featuring 174 design-led apartments , works spaces for creative start-ups , shops , bars , cafes and a new , bustling public square .
Tim Heatley , co-founder of Capital & Centric , said :
“ This is a watershed moment for Stoke-on-Trent and the Goods Yard is going to be mega for the area . People have fully embraced the vision , there ’ s a real buzz about the future and the neighbourhood . Ambitious indie businesses are already getting in touch with us about setting up shop here and have
“ We want to make Stoke-on-Trent proud and create a neighbourhood with real identity , one that nods to the city ’ s rich heritage but writes a new , exciting chapter . Our focus has always been on creating a genuine community with everything available to support a city centre lifestyle . People calling the Goods Yard home will have shops , bars , cafes , businesses and green outdoor spaces to meet up right on their doorstep . We can ’ t wait to get going .”
The Goods Yard will write a new chapter for the former Swift House site , located next to Stoke-on-Trent train station – making it HS2 connected – and on the doorstep of Staffordshire University , the Trent and Mersey Canal and the A500 .
Capital & Centric recently gave a first glimpse at new images of how the neighbourhood will look . The latest image shows the new public square , a flexible space for pop-up markets , live music or simply hanging out with friends . The design includes a nod to the railway heritage of the site , with rail-like paths meandering through lush green planters .
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