The anticipated second stage of the 50:50 partnership between St Helens Council and Langtree is projected to contribute an additional c. €117m annually to the borough's economic output.
Spawforths, acting on behalf of Parkside Regeneration, has submitted an application for approval for the second phase of the revitalization of Parkside Colliery in Newton-le-Willows following a public consultation held in July.
The request for this second phase, which includes plans for a 74,322m2 industrial complex with a value of about €75.7m, was approved in March 2024.
The application for this second phase seeks permission for three buildings with a maximum of 157,935m2 of floor space, all designed by architect Fletcher Rae.
John Dowes, chairman of Parkside Regeneration and group chief executive of Langtree said: “It has always been our ambition to attract manufacturers to the site to bolster the mix and value of the jobs we create. By not seeking detailed designs for the buildings now, the scheme can remain flexible so that it can meet the precise needs of footloose and bespoke occupiers. It means Parkside can be presented to the market with the ability to say ‘whatever you want, Parkside can deliver,’ which sends a very powerful message.”
Full approval has been obtained for infrastructure such as roads, drainage, and landscape design.
Planned walkways will result in the development of over 3.5km of landscaped paths throughout the previously unreachable area.
Shut down in 1993, Parkside Colliery was formerly the most extensive and most productive mine in the Lancashire coalfield but has been abandoned for 30 years. Parkside Colliery encompasses an approximately 202ha area altogether.
Access to phase two will be made possible by Parkside's own approximately €44.5m connecting road, linking to the M6. Resident businesses will have a potential market of over 5 million individuals within a 30-minute drive.
Attempts have been made to enlist local suppliers as partners in the supply chain, offering them an opportunity to compete for supporting construction activities across both phases – with over 200 companies registered.
Cllr Kate Grouctt, St Helens Council’s member for business, culture, and leisure said: “This next phase of the regeneration of at Parkside will bring a wealth of opportunities to create high-quality jobs for our residents through our focus on attracting manufacturing companies to the site. There will also be opportunities for existing businesses based in St Helens through the supply chain and we will ensure that local spend is maximised at all stages. This second phase is an exciting prospect for growing businesses or those considering making our borough their home.”
Curtins is advising on highways and transport matters, and TPM Landscape is the landscape architect. Cundall is a structural and civil engineer. The application has yet to be validated by St Helens Council.
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