Green light for Newcastle city centre office scheme

Plans for the £70 million One Founders Place commercial development have been submitted to Newcastle City Council.

The 17,187m² office development has been designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris and forms part of the regeneration of Newcastle’s Stephenson Quarter being delivered by Igloo in partnership with the council.

The proposed 12-storey development would be delivered alongside a new public square, Founders Square, and is intended to create a new commercial landmark close to the site of George and Robert Stephenson’s pioneering locomotive works.

The scheme has been designed to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and WELL Building Standard accreditation and will feature all-electric heating and high-efficiency building systems, alongside rooftop terraces and a ground-floor restaurant and café.

Plans also include 104 long-stay cycle spaces, with showers and lockers, as part of measures designed to encourage active travel.

Joe Broadley, Development Director at igloo, said: “One Founders Place is about much more than delivering a high-quality office scheme – it’s about creating a destination that reflects Newcastle’s rich industrial heritage while providing the sustainable workplaces and welcoming public spaces that modern cities need to thrive.

“This investment is helping to attract new businesses, support skilled jobs and create a bustling city neighbourhood where people want to work, meet and spend time.

“By combining exceptional workspace with high quality public realm, we’re creating a place that will contribute to Newcastle’s long-term economic growth while celebrating the history that makes this location so distinctive.”