Masterplan is submitted
Developers at Ravenscraig have formally submitted a masterplan which aims to attract significant investment into the area.
The planning submission follows North Lanarkshire Council’s announcement of a £190 million roads programme which will boost Ravenscraig’s regeneration.
Part of the Glasgow City Region City Deal, it represents the biggest single roads and infrastructure investment in North Lanarkshire’s history, with construction work due to begin next year.
These plans are already attracting investment from businesses, with a new hotel operated by Marston’s Inn and Taverns opening on site this month.
Nick Davies, director of Ravenscraig Ltd, said:“The future of Ravenscraig is bright and the new masterplan being submitted to the council is just the latest in a series of positive steps.
“We are now a step closer to delivering a number of substantial projects which will not only benefit local residents but the wider city region.
“We are determined to attract further investment into Ravenscraig and the ambitious roads programme will play a significant role in this.
“We look forward to working with North Lanarkshire Council closely over the coming years to deliver on the promise of Ravenscraig.”
The planning application also outlines proposals for high quality housing, two primary schools, a park and a range of other community and commercial facilities, including retail and industrial.
A series of community drop-in exhibitions were held by Ravenscraig Ltd in November, where members of the public were able to view and comment on the plans.
Council assistant chief executive Des Murray said:“The council has always recognised the need to redevelop the site as part of our wider ambition for local communities and the area as a whole. Ravenscraig is not just a symbolic site for North Lanarkshire; it’s also of significant strategic importance.
“That’s why we have committed to the groundbreaking £190 million pan-Lanarkshire orbital roads investment which will make development easier.”