Masterplan lodged for regeneration of Wolverhampton city centre

A masterplan has been submitted for the transformation of Wolverhampton’s city centre.

City of Wolverhampton Council and ECF – a partnership between Homes England, Legal & General, and Muse have lodged proposals for City Centre West.

Detailed plans for phase one include more than 330 homes as well as retail opportunities on disused land between Peel Street and Market Square.

The submission also includes outline plans for the remaining phases of the masterplan. When complete, City Centry West will comprise 1,000 homes and a new Market Square alongside shops, bars and restaurants.

City of Wolverhampton Council will now consider the application and is expected to make a decision in early 2025. If approved, construction of the first phase could begin as soon as next year.

Basit Ali, development director at ECF said: “This is a significant milestone for the regeneration of Wolverhampton city centre. Our partnership approach, which has been informed by extensive consultation, is designed to create a thriving new neighbourhood and draw people into the city centre in greater numbers.

“It is a strategy to help elevate the city centre’s offer, with new opportunities to live, and spend time. Our approach will also support Market Square to become an exciting place in its own right.

“Over the coming weeks we will continue to work closely with our partners, City of Wolverhampton Council, as they review and consider our proposals.”

Cllr Chris Burden, cabinet member for city development, jobs, and skills at City of Wolverhampton Council said: “This planning application provides a masterplan for what is a key regeneration site in Wolverhampton city centre.

“City Centre West is an opportunity to put people at the heart of the city with new homes, shops, cafes or restaurants.

“It aligns with our ambitions to transform the city centre and the planners will now consider the submission in detail.”