Vistry looks to repurpose Jesmond bus depot

The housebuilder wants to convert the building into a mixed-use development with cafés, retail units, and BTR apartments, designed by FaulknerBrowns.

Hedley Planning is also working on the project to transform the grade two-listed  1930’s building.

A public consultation will be held ahead of plans being submitted, on April 7 at Jesmond Parish Church. It will be attended by FaulknerBrowns and heritage consultant Sarah Dyer.

An online consultation can be found here.

Alex Franklin, director at Hedley Planning, said: “This regeneration scheme on brownfield land – a great example of reusing a vacant building – is set to play a part in helping to meet the need for more quality housing for Newcastle.

“Residents and stakeholders are being consulted to understand the many opportunities and benefits this latest development at the former depot offers.

“There are currently huge pressures on the housing sector and more properties are desperately needed to meet the shortage and provide young people with good quality homes in an area that they want to live in.”

Andrew Rennie, development director at Vistry North East, said: “With an exciting mix of residential, retail and commercial, this will be a fantastic development and homes that are an investment for young, aspirational professionals, bringing back to life and repurposing the old depot.

“We would like to hear the views of as many people as possible, which will be considered before any plans are submitted to the planning authority.”