A public consultation is currently underway regarding redevelopment proposals for a former shipyard in the United Kingdom.
In 2020, initial planning permission was granted for the transformation of the Weaver shipyard in Cheshire into a leisure marina with the potential construction of approximately 83 residential properties.
However, the project has experienced delays due to a legal agreement that has since been finalized. Subsequently, revised plans have been submitted with additional details, including the incorporation of a building dedicated to marina facilities.
H20 Urban, the project developers—a collaboration between The Canal & River Trust and the private company Bloc—have emphasized that the new infrastructure aims to enhance services for the existing marina operations.
According to the developers, the updated plans also aim to improve mooring options within the marina complex and along the waterfront of the River Weaver.
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The proposed development will include a variety of housing units ranging from one to four bedrooms.
An official statement regarding the planning phase stated: "The project has undergone a comprehensive design assessment, involving all relevant stakeholders.
“The result is an aesthetically pleasing residential complex that will have a positive impact on the local surroundings, blending seamlessly with its environment.”
Previously, concerns had been raised by local council members regarding flood risk management, the potential loss of floodplains, and the implications for local transport routes.
The site, covering approximately 8.15 acres, is currently being offered for sale as a prospective residential development project.
With over 400 meters of river frontage, the Weaver shipyards have a rich history dating back to 1897, when they were established by Joe Weaver and George Levingston to manufacture barges for the Galveston navigation district.
Initially operating as a repair yard from 1914, the business was renamed Weaver Shipyards between 1914 and 1941.
During World War II, the shipyard experienced increased production levels, securing contracts for the construction of wooden minesweepers and submarine chasers in 1941 and 1942.
After the war, Weaver Shipyards focused on building small vessels such as wooden and steel shrimp boats while continuing its repair operations.
The Weaver family sold the business in 1975, only to regain ownership in the late 1980s.
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