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Developer interest sought to join the transformational journey of the Northgate Quarter.

The recently opened £70 million first phase of the transformational Northgate development lies at the centre of one of the historic quarters of Chester in close proximity to Chester Cathedral.

 

A new leisure destination, it comprises a vibrant new 36,000 sq ft indoor market, restaurants and 10,000 sq ft of offices, alongside a new square, arcade and an 800-space multi-storey car park plus a new 6 screen Picturehouse cinema. The new award-winning ‘modern-traditional’ market hall is home to 30 traders covering produce, goods and food. A tremendous success to date, the market has welcomed over 3.5m customers since opening in late 2022.

 

The scheme has also created a new public Exchange Square for the city, linking the new market hall, Storyhouse and the Town Hall.

 

There is now an opportunity to be part of the next exciting chapter of Northgate Future Phases, as defined in the map opposite by the dotted line boundary.  The council is seeking partners to deliver a feasibility and phasing plan to bring forward Northgate Future phases including Goldsmith House, Hamilton House, The Forum, the old market & car park.

Location

City Centre/Northgate

Total site area

Approximately 2 hectares, with wider links through to the main streets of Watergate Street and Northgate Street, and the Linenhall/Racecourse area of the city. 

Ownership

The Council is the land and property owner in this area

Suitable uses

Residential, Commercial, Leisure 

Potential investment

To deliver feasibility and phasing plan to bring forward Northgate Future phases including Goldsmith House ; Hamilton House, The Forum, The old market & car park

In order to deliver agreed long-term objectives:

  • Secure capital receipt for sale of Council owned assets
     

  • Support economic growth and regeneration of the city centre which compliments existing centre and Phase 1 delivery (Storyhouse, Market, Cinema & new car park)

Timescales

Potential to go out to the market in 2024 to speak to developers over site opportunities

Northgate Future Phases Wider Boundary Map.jpg
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