Derby FutureScape

After many a false start, we finally have plans on the table for a comprehensive redevelopment of the Becketwell area. View of the development from The Strand The initial planning application is for two residential buildings to replace the old Debenhams and the United Reformed Church buildings on Victora Street, the tallest of which will be 19 storeys in height. View of the development on Victoria Street One of the blocks would contain 246 apartments with a café use on the ground level, while the second block would contain 96 apartments over a commercial retail unit. They would be build to rent apartments and feature residents lounge areas and a roof terrace. Car parking is provided at the rear. The 19 storey residential tower overlooking a new public square The development would overlook a new public square and would be the first element to be developed in the 'Becketwell' area that will also cover the former Pennine Hotel building, Duckworth Square and bu

It’s been derelict for over 50 years. It’s an eyesore. But despite the attention of arsonists and vandals over the years it remains one of Derby’s most magnificent buildings. The last major proposal for the site was back in 2011 when planning permission was granted for a (Tesco) supermarket with a large extension to the warehouse with parking underneath. Housing was proposed for the western end of the site bordering Great Northern Road. Following the economic downturn nothing came of these plans, like many before it, although the western end of the site has since been sold off to the Cathedral School. Plans for a new build school have been submitted and they are currently waiting on a decision. The warehouse itself built in 1877 by Kirk and Randall, and listed as Grade II in 1986, is part of the wider Friargate Station development on the now defunct Great Northern Line through Derby. The Grade II Bonded Warehouse from above - showing the serious state of disrepair Alt