Coventry EON offices set to be demolished for housing
The vacant former home of energy giant E.ON on Westwood Business Park could be razed to make way for 100 homes, under plans now lodged with Coventry City Council.
Warwickshire-based Redford Developments say the “expansive” office building has served its purpose after the utilities company upped sticks for more modern premises at Friargate in the city centre last October.
The firm has completed the purchase of the site in an undisclosed deal, with a plan to provide up to 100 houses, together with highways works, and public open space, including a children’s play area.
The developer says plans have now been submitted to the city council for the scheme, but the application has not yet been validated.
Richard Mees, Chief Executive of Redford Developments, said: “This expansive, landmark office building is no longer required, with E.ON having moved into a brand new building within Coventry city centre. This frees up a brownfield site located within a popular residential neighbourhood.
“The vacant Westwood Business Park site has the potential to help meet the demand from local families for energy-efficient new homes. We look forward to working with Council officers, councillors and stakeholders while this outline planning application is being determined.”
Redford Developments appointed Stantec architects to draw up the outline plans, with Marrons acting as the planning consultant.
A public consultation exercise for local residents took place in April.
This project is one of 10 brownfield sites being promoted, progressed, or developed by Redford Developments. Coventry City Council has recently granted outline planning approval for the firm’s plans to redevelop a nearby brownfield site next to the University of Warwick, into a low-rise 400-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme.
