New CGIs and an updated masterplan of the regeneration Prestwich Village, featuring a new market hall and village square have been unveiled. Nationwide placemaker, Muse, and Bury Council have also launched a second community conversation on the future of Prestwich Village, following record levels of engagement in the previous conversation earlier in the year.
Your Prestwich is an ambitious £100m+ project that aims to transform the Longfield Centre. The regeneration plans include a new community hub building, including a library and flexible community space that can be used for events, clubs and art and culture. The joint venture is also having positive discussions with the NHS and local GP practices about relocating health and GP services within the building.
Plus, plans feature a new market hall (including a food hall for local food operators and communal seating that spills out onto the village square), flexible retail and leisure spaces, a new gym, landscaped outdoor and green spaces. It is planned to remove the existing fountain and incorporate new public art installations throughout the development.
Adding to the community element that’s to come to Prestwich, plans include a new village square with a flexible design to provide space for pop-up events like markets, food festivals, art exhibitions and live performances. The car park in the centre of the site is set to relocate to a new multi-storey travel hub off Fairfax Road, which will contain around 350 spaces, electric vehicle charging points, cycle storage and parcel lockers.
There are also plans to include around 200 new homes in Prestwich Village. While the housing is not yet fully designed it is envisaged that there will be a mix of apartment sizes for affordable homes, first-time buyers, growing families and downsizers.
The plans also feature new energy and water efficient buildings to minimise carbon in operation, including the use of sustainable building materials to reduce upfront embodied carbon. The new buildings are also being designed to complement local architecture and celebrate Prestwich’s heritage and character.
The second community conversation regarding the regeneration plans of Prestwich Village closes on Sunday 8 October 2023, with plenty of opportunities for people to take part and provide feedback. You can complete an online questionnaire here, email info@yourprestwich.com or call 0800 689 1095.
Locals can also attend drop-in sessions on Saturday 16 September, 11am – 3pm and Wednesday 20 September, 5pm – 8pm at Prestwich Library, Longfield Centre, Prestwich, M25 1AY where the team will be on hand to discuss the masterplan. A quiet hour is being held for residents that have neurodiverse conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactive disorder, autism, dyspraxia and dyslexia on Saturday 16 September, 10am – 11am at Prestwich Library.