Plans lodged for landmark Leicester regeneration project

Plans have been submitted for the regeneration of a former factory site in Leicester which have the potential to provide more than 1,000 homes.The hybrid planning application, by Cityregen Leicester and Galliford Try Investments, seeks to transform the Corah Site on Burleys Way, which is currently occupied by a complex of factory buildings.Full planning permission is sought for the demolition of all buildings on the land to make way for a six-storey scheme of 44 one- and two-bed flats.The outline element of the application involves the construction of buildings ranging between four and 18 storeys to provide up to 1,143 properties.Commercial uses could potentially include public houses, wine bars, a hotel and multi-storey car park.A spokesperson for Cityregen Leicester and Galliford Try Investments said: “Our transformative proposals promise to unlock the Corah site and create a new legacy for this important location in the city.”The plans will bring new life to this area of Leicester, creating a dynamic new community and destination which will act as a catalyst for further growth and regeneration in the area. By delivering a significant number of homes, this site can also play a major role in easing the housing shortages facing local people, while creating fantastic new green spaces and public realm in the city.”While reinvigorating the Corah site, our proposals also recognise its important history. Our plans are inspired by this legacy and the heritage of the site has been threaded through the proposals to ensure the people of Leicester are connected to the Corah site’s past in its new reincarnation.”