Consultation launched for Ilkeston Ironworks site

An online consultation has been launched to gather feedback on the future development of New Stanton Park, the 200-acre, rail-connected site near Junction 25 of the M1 in Derbyshire.

Verdant Regeneration purchased part of the former Stanton Ironworks site at the end of 2020. Since then it has been working with Erewash Borough Council and a wide range of stakeholders to draft proposals for the regeneration of the brownfield site in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. It is now sharing the plans to gather feedback from the wider local community in an online consultation throughout October.

A number of plans have been put forward as part of the consultation. The main benefits include the remediation and re-use of a large, brownfield site, the potential to provide up to 261,471m² of employment space and the development of an estimated 4,000 new jobs.

David Ward, Director of Verdant Regeneration, said: “The proposals, which are not yet finalised, include new employment space, rail hubs and retention and enhancement of green spaces and ponds. We are keen to hear the feedback and thoughts of the local community, as this is a significant development that is important to the prosperity and future wellbeing of generations to come.”