Plans for 1,000 city centre homes backed by senior councillors

Proposals to bring around 1,000 new homes to Hull city centre have today been approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet.

Schemes on three city centre brownfield sites will now move a step further towards preparing and marketing the sites for developer interest.

One site, known as East Bank Urban Village will see up to 850 new homes, with another 200 properties at a second location at St Stephen’s Place.

It is anticipated these sites have potential for apartments providing social rooftop areas and spaces for families, outdoor play and green spaces, as well as private gardens and sports provision.

A council spokesman added: “Myton City Gateway is expected to be of mixed commercial use and, given its prominence and proximity to the A63 Castle Street improvements, could deliver an impressive entrance to the city centre with opportunities for retail, commercial and leisure developments.

“The overall ambition of the projects is to offer new, inclusive neighbourhoods where people choose to live, work and play, all while developing unused brownfield land in the city centre.

“This would combine Hull’s unique features to create highly sustainable mixed-use urban developments, as well as balanced and diverse high-quality living which respects and reflects the history of each site.”