Specialist property developer IJM Land with Treble Eight Group has submitted a planning application to Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council for the redevelopment of the site known as The Wheat Quarter on Hyde Way, Welwyn Garden City.

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This submission is the culmination of almost a years’ worth of discussions with Council officers, Councillors, stakeholders and the local community. Proposals for the site include:

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• Silos repurposed to deliver a sky bar and restaurant, together with competitive leisure space on the ground floor (potential uses including a climbing wall, sky diving experience, zip wires and bouldering for all ages)

• Boiler House and Grain Store to be transformed, to create a food and beverage area including tap room and retail, with the surrounding public realm for community and pop-up events.

• 579 homes

  • 133 two, three and four bedroom houses with private gardens;

  • 141 retirement living homes

  • 305 flats for rent with associated amenities including co-working space, gym and lounge.

•  180 room Apart-Hotel with integrated café

• Improvements to the pedestrian footbridge from the station – including a new lift, new stairs and retail unit.

• 6.5 acres of public open space​

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