An unoccupied street in Shelton is being closed from next month following years of ongoing issues with anti-social behaviour and illegal dumping.
An unoccupied street in Shelton is being closed from next month following years of ongoing issues with anti-social behaviour and illegal dumping.
The closure of the vacant site at Pyenest Street comes into effect on Thursday, 1 May, with the aim to prevent illegal dumping, improve public safety and create a cleaner environment that encourages investment and growth.
The road closure, which involves the installation of concrete barriers, will be in place until 1 May 2027.
It is the next step in the regeneration of the brownfield site, which is earmarked for housing development under city council plans.
Councillor Amjid Wazir OBE, cabinet member for city pride, enforcement and sustainability for Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “This area has been a magnet for illegal dumping for some time. It has also attracted anti-social behaviour. The area has so much potential to be a cleaner, greener and safer corner of the city.”
A planning application was submitted by the council in March for a residential development on the site - for up to 141 homes - following an engagement exercise with local residents.
Discussions are currently underway with developer Genr8 Consortium to look at taking the site forward, but other options may also be considered.
The city council is also engaging with representatives of Homes England to explore financial grant support that will be essential to deliver the proposed scheme.
Meanwhile, subject to appropriate consents being in place, demolition of some of the remaining canal-side buildings on the site will take place in the near future.
Councillor Chris Robinson, cabinet member for housing and planning at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “This site is one of a number of brownfield sites, and one of three in Shelton alone, that we are prioritising when it comes to developing new homes in the city.
“In almost two years, we have made significant improvements to our housing stock as part of ongoing efforts to raise housing standards in the city.
“Being able to deliver even more new homes in Stoke-on-Trent takes us one step closer to ensuring that everybody has the opportunity to live in a decent home.”
Access for businesses will be maintained and alternative routes will be clearly signposted.
Businesses impacted by the road closure will be contacted directly regarding alternative arrangements.
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