Planning

View article Can you spare five minutes to give your thoughts on Colonial Street proposals?

Can you spare five minutes to give your thoughts on Colonial Street proposals?

Hull City Council is asking residents of the city for five minutes of their time as it shares its proposals for a residential scheme at the rear of the St Stephen’s Shopping Centre. A two-week public consultation will begin on Monday 28 April and seeks feedback on an exciting masterplan to transform the area and […]

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View article New character appraisal adopted for Hessle Road Conservation Area

New character appraisal adopted for Hessle Road Conservation Area

A new conservation area character appraisal and management plan for Hessle Road Conservation Area was adopted this month following public consultation. Following feedback, 270 Hessle Road (Henry Hird Jewellers) has also been added to the Hull Local Heritage List. A re-survey of the Hessle Road Conservation Area was undertaken in 2024 as part of Hull […]

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View article Council wants residents’ input for new Local Plan

Council wants residents’ input for new Local Plan

Hull City Council is creating a new Local Plan for Hull – and needs the input of the city’s residents. The updated plan will guide how the city grows and changes over the next 15 years, impacting homes, jobs, health and climate action. The council wishes to have an active and open conversation about these […]

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View article Have your say on Sculcoates Conservation Area

Have your say on Sculcoates Conservation Area

Alterations are being proposed to Sculcoates Conservation Area and Hull City Council would like to hear the views of its stakeholders. Residents, businesses, visitors and property owners of the area are encouraged to have their say as part of the six-week public consultation which is underway. Sculcoates Conservation Area includes areas of Bankside, Aire Street, […]

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View article Should Wincolmlee become a new conservation area?

Should Wincolmlee become a new conservation area?

Should Wincolmlee become a new conservation area? That is what Hull City Council is asking those with an interest in the area. A recent re-survey of Sculcoates Conservation Area identified areas of Victorian and Edwardian Industrial heritage within Wincolmlee.  The southern area of Wincolmlee also features a grouping of national and locally listed buildings. This […]

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View article Have your say on Hull’s Local Heritage List

Have your say on Hull’s Local Heritage List

Hull City Council is seeking further views from residents, businesses and property owners on amended proposals as part of the Hull Local Heritage List. The council’s cabinet approved a second round of public consultation on the introduction of an Article 4 Direction for the management of the Hull Local Heritage List. This was based on […]

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View article Marfleet Village next conservation area with proposed changes

Marfleet Village next conservation area with proposed changes

Residents, businesses and landowners within Marfleet Village Conservation Area are invited to share their views on proposed changes to the area. The public can give their opinion from tomorrow, Saturday 1 February, during consultation on the adoption of a new Character Appraisal and Management Plan for the conservation area and proposed amendments to its designated […]

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View article Hull Housing Growth Plan to deliver almost 6,000 homes from 2025 – 2031

Hull Housing Growth Plan to deliver almost 6,000 homes from 2025 – 2031

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has adopted its Housing Growth Strategy for 2025-2031, which outlines its plans to facilitate the delivery of 5,958 new homes to the city’s housing stock. Of these homes, 1,452 will be in the more affordable homes category in order to meet identified need, it is estimated 800 will be for rent […]

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View article Council issues notice to derelict building owner over need to act

Council issues notice to derelict building owner over need to act

Hull City Council is warning property owners in the city that it is prepared to take tough action against them if buildings are allowed to fall into poor condition. This was demonstrated by a Section 215 notice issued by the council to a freeholder that should act as a deterrent to other building owners to […]

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View article Plans submitted to celebrate history of the South Blockhouse site

Plans submitted to celebrate history of the South Blockhouse site

Architects working on the council’s South Blockhouse project have submitted a planning application that will tell the story of a nationally significant monument in Hull. These ambitious plans, led by The Manser Practice with Southern Green as Landscape Architects, include the creation of a brand-new visitor attraction at the South Blockhouse site, close to The […]

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View article Council begins planning to improve and regenerate Spring Bank

Council begins planning to improve and regenerate Spring Bank

Hull City Council has formally adopted new management documents for Spring Bank Conservation Area which will shape development strategies and help it to secure future grant funding. During early 2024, public consultation was completed on the adoption of three new management documents – conservation area character appraisal, shop front design guide and master plan. Public […]

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