The Hull city council has revealed plans for a significant housing development in central Hull, focusing on the east bank of the River Hull between Myton and Drypool bridges.

The project, known as the “East Bank Urban Village,” aims to revitalize the area as part of a city center regeneration program.

The council’s report provides further details of the development, which includes the construction of approximately 800 homes and the creation of a new riverside promenade and children’s play areas.

Despite previous unsuccessful attempts to initiate private schemes, the site is considered strategically important for development.

In addition to the East Bank site, two other city center locations, the former Myton Street Retail Park and land near St Stephen’s Shopping Centre, are earmarked for development, with a total of 1,000 homes and commercial opportunities planned.

The council aims to prioritize brownfield sites before considering greenfield options, with the developments encompassing a mix of residential, retail, leisure, and office spaces.

The East Bank site, predominantly comprised of disused manufacturing land, will be transformed into a family-friendly space with activated rooftops, outdoor play areas, green spaces, gardens, and sports facilities.

Previous development plans for the site, such as The Boom residential and commercial scheme, were halted due to the financial crisis in 2008. The council report highlights ongoing talks since 2018 to explore viable options, leading to the decision to create a mixed-use scheme across the entire site.

The Colonial Street site near St Stephen’s Shopping Centre has attracted limited commercial interest, but the council hopes that the proposed apartment buildings will spur regeneration in the surrounding area.

The Myton Street site, located at the main gateway to the city centre, offers opportunities for new housing, including student accommodation, contributing to the city’s goal of building 2,500 new homes. Subject to cabinet approval on July 24, the marketing of the developments will commence this summer, with the council allocating £1.6 million to prepare the sites for construction. The projected completion date for the developments is 2027.

The report was prepared for the council’s Economy and Environment Scrutiny Commission.