Clowes Developments, owners of Friar Gate Goods Yard and surrounding land running from Friar Gate, Uttoxeter New Road and Great Northern Road have been working closely with local authorities and professional advisors to secure a viable future for the historical landmark in the centre of Derby.
In the last few weeks, there has been a noticeable increase in activity at the site whilst works permitted under planning applications have commenced including;
1. 21/01157/LBA; “Structural stabilisation works to dismantle damaged and unstable construction elements and to make safe the existing external walls. Temporary protection works to the remaining structure to prevent further collapse of residual roof elements and prevent ongoing water ingress” and;
2. 21/01158/LBA; “Structural works to ensure the lateral stability of the external walls and loose items of building fabric. Erection of scaffold for footpath protection and to allow access to window and roof level and provide restraint to the building. Roof works to include capping beams or reinstatement roofing and remodelling of the external ground levels.”
The proposed plans include a commercial and residential mixed-use development with a large, open, green space located at the centre of the scheme. The provisional plans include restoring the external walls of the historic and protected bonded warehouse building which they hope will remain an integral feature of the design of the scheme moving forward.
Land & planning director at Clowes Developments, Robert Hepwood, commented on the scheme: “Clowes Developments have been engaging in conversations to secure a viable use for the site for several years. We are delighted to finally be moving forward with these exciting proposals.
“Working closely with Derby City Council, Historic England and other parties including Friends of Friar Gate Bridge we have created an award-winning team of advisors including Maber Architects Ltd, Jackson Purdue Lever and Rigby and Co.
“We feel we have the right team in place to bring Friar Gate Goods Yard back to life and develop a scheme which Derby will be proud of whilst restoring some of the city’s most iconic historical buildings.”
