JQ PROJECTS: Ambitious plans revealed for 51 Northwood Street/ Mary Street

ICYMI: A big mixed-use redevelopment scheme in the Jewellery Quarter was revealed this week. For a quick lowdown on 51 Northwood Street, click 'View Full Post' below.

The biggest application of the week saw exciting plans unveiled for a new mixed-use redevelopment at the heart of the Jewellery Quarter.

The development, bounded by Mary Street and Northwood Street, has been brought forward by the sites owner - Digital Emartbuy Ltd, with ambitious new plans comprising of residential and commercial, in a group of three and four storey new builds.

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To make this a reality, Digital Emartbuy’s premises - a two-storey office and warehouse on the corner of Northwood Street and Mary Street, will need to be demolished (see below).dndimg alt="" dndsrc="https://www.yourplaceyourspace.net/uploadedfiles/51%20Northwood7.png" style="font-size: 16px; font-family: "times new roman", times, serif;" />Northwood Street

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The street will then be transformed with 1,229sqm of flexible commercial usages, with as many as 20 small to medium-sized businesses, employing over 200 people.

A range of uses could see retail, offices, restaurant(s), and a health centre, all occupying the site.

From a residential standpoint, the development will deliver 27 one and two bedroom apartments; all available for open market sale, comprising 6 one beds (22%), and 21 two bedroom apartments (78%), which also includes duplexes. 

These dwellings will be delivered in various sizes ranging from 50.9 sqm to 96 sqm apartments, catering for 2, 3 and 4 persons, with all builds arranged around a central courtyard amenity space, as shown below.

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"The proposed development replaces buildings detrimental to the Conservation Area with a high quality development that will enhance the area, increase the quantity and type of commercial accommodation on site, offer new employment opportunities and provide new residential dwellings in a sustainable location." - Planning Statement.

Given the sites sustainable location at the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, the development will be car free, with secure and enclosed cycle storage provided for residents and workers instead.

THE RENDERS IN FULL

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PROJECT TEAM
CLIENT: Digital Emartbuy Ltd
ARCHITECTS: D5 Architects
QUANTITY SURVEYOR: BACE Construction Consultants

Words by Stephen Giles; Artists impressions from D5 Architects.

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