Vinci secures Hull Albion Square development (GB)

Vinci secures Hull Albion Square development (GB)

Hull City Council has granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the Albion Square. The scheme will be developed by Vinci ConstructionPegasus provided both planning and heritage services for the approved development, which consists of 226 new residential units, as well as Grade A office space (3548m²), supporting retail space (1990m²), a multi-storey car park, a bike hub and the creation of a new urban park with associated hard and soft landscaping works and the creation of new blue infrastructure. Revised plans were designed by Faulkner Browns Architects.

 

Speaking at Hull’s planning committee meeting on 18th October, Peter Hopkins (Associate Planner – Leeds office) said: "The scheme was pivotal for Hull’s continued growth and future regeneration. The plans respond to the Council’s climate change emergency declaration, notably with the creation of an urban park will help to generate gains for biodiversity in the city centre and improve surface water drainage retention and air quality. The landscaping works would result in improvements that exceed 400% of the current biodiversity value of the site. Resulting in huge gains for the natural environment and flood resilience."

 

The floor space created would achieve ‘Excellent’ energy efficiency ratings to attract new investment into Hull. The scheme would deliver important new housing stock for the city centre, including some affordable provisions. The development will support around 780 roles on-site and in the wider economy over the construction period and would result in approximately 386 gross FTE jobs post-construction. The investment and expenditure forecasted are highly significant for Hull’s economy.

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