The developers of Ravenscraig, in North Lanarkshire, have submitted a masterplan for the next phase of one of Europe’s largest regeneration projects.
The planning submission follows North Lanarkshire Council’s announcement of a £190m roads programme that will boost Ravenscraig’s regeneration. Part of the Glasgow City Region City Deal, the programme represents the biggest single roads and infrastructure investment in North Lanarkshire’s history. Construction work is due to begin next year.
In November Ravenscraig held a series of community drop-in exhibitions at which members of the public were able to view and comment on the plans. This followed previous consultations hosted by North Lanarkshire Council in 2016, with community feedback helping to shape the masterplan.
Outline proposals
The planning application outlines proposals for housing, two primary schools, a park and a range of other community and commercial facilities, including retail and industrial.
These plans are already attracting investment, with a new hotel, Raven’s Cliff Lodge, operated by Marston’s Inn and Taverns opening on site this month. The 40-bedroom mid-market hotel, which opened this month, is an extension of the Raven’s Cliff pub and restaurant.
Raven’s Cliff Lodge is one of a number of projects delivered since 2006. These include the creation of hundreds of homes, a state-of-the-art college campus and a major regional sports facility.
In total, more than £200m has been invested to date at Ravenscraig.
Nick Davies, director of Ravenscraig, said: “The new masterplan being submitted means we are now a step closer to delivering a number of substantial projects that will benefit not only local residents but also the wider city region.
Further investment
“We are determined to attract further investment into Ravenscraig and the ambitious roads programme will play a significant role in this. We look forward to working with North Lanarkshire Council closely over the coming years to deliver on the promise of Ravenscraig.”
Des Murray, assistant chief executive for housing and enterprise at North Lanarkshire Council, said: “The council has always recognised the need to redevelop the site as part of our wider ambition for local communities and the area as a whole.
“Ravenscraig is not just a symbolic site for North Lanarkshire, it’s also of significant strategic importance. That’s why we have committed to the ground-breaking £190m pan-Lanarkshire Orbital roads investment, which will make development at Ravenscraig easier.
“We support any positive moves to create new homes, businesses and facilities. Many parts of the existing planning permission are included in the new application, and the new masterplan will be fully considered by all members of the council.”
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