From empty shopping centre to buzzing town centre hub, we’re reworking the existing concrete frame into a bold new neighbourhood.
Tired shopping centre reborn as town centre destination.
Works have now started on site, transforming the tired piece of 1960s retail architecture, breaking down blank façades, improving permeability and reconnecting the building with the town.
Astley Place will create a true mixed-use destination that supports residents, commercial independents and drives activity throughout the day and into the evening, with features including:
- Shops, bars and cafes on the ground floor
- A new green public square
- 42 apartments above the retail spaces
- A new music venue
Astley Place looks forward to welcoming its first residents in Q1 2027.
A new chapter for Newcastle-under-Lyme.
We’ve been conjuring up plans to breathe new life into Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre whilst celebrating and preserving the town’s charm.
Together with the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, we are mapping out an overhaul of three town centre locations, delivering new homes, high-quality spaces for businesses and green, outdoor spots for the community to enjoy.
The team have already undertaken a raft of early technical work, and we’re now reviewing everyone’s feedback on our plans before we submit planning applications to the council later this year.
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The Plans.
As a historic market town, Newcastle-under-Lyme has bags of character, but some of the 1960s buildings are now past their best.
Developing three prominent locations is part of a joined-up approach to writing the next chapter for the town centre, as a place that people call home, go to work, shop and hang out.
Our plans go beyond bricks and mortar, it’s about creating vibrant spaces for businesses and people.
A new chapter for Newcastle-under-Lyme.
We’ve been conjuring up plans to breathe new life into Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre whilst celebrating and preserving the town’s charm.
Together with the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, we are mapping out an overhaul of three town centre locations, delivering new homes, high-quality spaces for businesses and green, outdoor spots for the community to enjoy.
The team have already undertaken a raft of early technical work, and we’re now reviewing everyone’s feedback on our plans before we submit planning applications to the council later this year.
The Plans.
As a historic market town, Newcastle-under-Lyme has bags of character, but some of the 1960s buildings are now past their best.
Developing three prominent locations is part of a joined-up approach to writing the next chapter for the town centre, as a place that people call home, go to work, shop and hang out.
Our plans go beyond bricks and mortar, it’s about creating vibrant spaces for businesses and people.