Plymouth

Regeneration

Over the last five years, Plymouth has seen a huge revival with massive regeneration efforts underway and much more in the pipeline.

Once relying almost solely on the docking industry, which sadly fell into decline, the city is starting to reinvent itself. With an increasing amount of new office space and retail outlets being built over the coming years the city is pulling itself back to days of former glory.  In fact, £417 million will be invested in Plymouth over the next five years through a record-breaking capital programme. This enormous investment will be aimed at creating jobs, improving roads, supporting the next generation of workers and making Plymouth a safe and enjoyable place to live and visit. This is all being done with sustainability at the forefront of architectural plans, with lots of gardens, trees and green spaces to epitomise what an ‘Ocean City’ should be.

• Civic Centre£40M

  

  This will be a landmark project for Plymouth. The £40m scheme will create a new, multi-use development, enhancing 144 flats that exist in the empty 14-floor tower. It will also host several restaurants and bars, plus improvements to public areas which will transform Civic Square.

• Plymouth Train Station£80M

  

  Expected to complete in 2027, the project's ambition is to make Plymouth station a key gateway and a welcoming and attractive area for visitors and commuters. It will provide space for a new hotel, another university building, and will improve connectivity to the city centre.

• Royal William Yard£36M

  

  Royal William Yard is a high-profile development regenerating a run-down area of Plymouth. The restoration of one building alone has created around 250 jobs. It is expected that plans for the creation of a hotel, restaurants, shops, and office accommodation will create a further 500 employment opportunities.