Council signs Pre-Development Agreement for Northwich Weaver Square redevelopment
Scheme will deliver an accessible residential-led community
A significant milestone in the regeneration of Weaver Square in Northwich has been reached as Cheshire West and Chester Council has signed a Pre-Development Agreement with VINCI UK Developments Limited, the Council’s preferred development partner.
The agreement sets out the collaboration between the Council and VINCI UK Developments Ltd, who will deliver the scheme through a joint venture with ION Property Developments Ltd, procured through the Pagabo Developer-led Framework. This partnership brings together extensive experience in urban regeneration and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable development.
It enables VINCI and ION to work up a masterplan for the Weaver Square site, based on the findings of the site investigations and to develop a business plan to help unlock external funding and support delivery. These activities will collectively inform the future redevelopment of the site, which is a key part of the Council’s long-term vision to revitalise Northwich town centre, as outlined in the Northwich Development Framework.
Both VINCI and ION are committed to enabling the co-production of the masterplan for the Weaver Square site and will work with the Council and its partners to ensure that the views of the local community are heard during the process that will commence in the new year.
The Weaver Square scheme aims to deliver an accessible residential-led community, featuring over 100 new high quality modern homes, alongside improved public spaces and infrastructure.
It will also support local economic growth by attracting investment, increasing footfall, and boosting the evening economy in key retail areas including Witton Street, High Street and Barons Quay.
Cllr Nathan Pardoe, Cheshire West and Chester Council Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Regeneration and Digital Transformation, said: “The Weaver Square redevelopment is an exciting opportunity to create a new residential-led neighbourhood in Northwich town centre.”
“Most importantly, this project will transform a part of Northwich that residents are keen to see redeveloped, replacing tired shops with quality placemaking and spaces that future generations can be proud of. We are committed to working in the new year with VINCI, ION and the Northwich community to co-produce a masterplan which reflects the aspirations of residents and businesses.”
A spokesperson for VINCI ION said: “We look forward to working with the Council and the community to develop our plans for Weaver Square, replacing the 1960s empty shops and buildings that are past their useful life with a range of new modern and sustainable homes that will be major boost for the town, helping drive its future growth.”
For more information and updates on the Weaver Square project, please visit:
https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/regeneration-of-west-cheshire/northwich-regeneration/weaver-square