Plans to regenerate the site of Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station and support over 2,100 local jobs have been submitted for consideration.
Peel NRE, which is part of Peel L&P, is behind the proposals sent to Warrington Borough Council following a public consultation.
The plans include four industrial buildings and service yards totalling 1.4 million sq ft of floorspace.
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If the go-ahead is granted, the scheme would support over 2,100 jobs for local people, 845 of which will be created by the project. Peel PRE said that would add up to £89.2m to Warrington’s economy.
Later phases of the project would include a new neighbourhood to the east of the former power station which could include new family homes supported by space for a new primary school, shops and a GP surgery.
Plans for the further residential development are expected to be submitted at a later time.
This submission comes ahead of the appointment of demolition contractors which is expected in the coming weeks.
The former coal stockyard, office buildings and four northern cooling towers are expected to be demolished before the end of the year.
Kieran Tames, development director at Peel NRE, said: "Following a detailed consultation with stakeholders across Warrington and Halton and members of the local community, we are delighted to submit the planning application for the Phase 1 redevelopment of Fiddler’s Ferry.
"Over 5,700 individuals engaged with our interactive consultation hosted by specialist digital agency Deetu as well several in-person events in Warrington, Widnes and Penketh.
"The level of public support during the consultation was significant, with particular support for the redevelopment of brownfield land, job creation, and more sustainable and energy efficient buildings.
"However, we do understand the concerns of residents about pressure on local transport links so have taken necessary steps to provide sustainable alternative transport options and improve existing access to the site.
"We will continue our engagement with site neighbours and while the formal consultation period is now closed, residents can still access our plans online and contact the project team."
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