New bid to revive long-derelict site by revamping space above Sunderland bar and pizza restaurant
Plans for new business units on Wearside aiming to “support local entrepreneurs” and “add genuine value to the Deptford area” have been submitted to council development bosses.
Sunderland City Council has received applications linked to the development of a number of buildings located at Hanover Place in the Deptford area, near the Liebherr plant and The Saltgrass pub.
Plans from commercial landlord and property developers Kirtley Co include redeveloping the space above pizza restaurant and bar Wild Fire and changing its use from residential to business units.
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The property developer’s portfolio includes the iconic Mackie’s Corner in Sunderland city centre, which offers a range of retail units and “flexible workspace“, and applicants are now looking to redevelop the Hanover Place site in Deptford occupied by Wild Fire Pizza and Base UK.
The wider vision for the development, which includes signage referencing “Deptford Business Studios”, includes creating “six high-quality work studios” across the site alongside a new outdoor seating area to “complement the already successful Wild Fire restaurant”.
Property developers behind the Hanover Place plans said there are plans for door and window manufacturer Base UK to relocate to a new site in Southwick as part of the proposals.
Alex Kirtley from Kirtley Co said the wider development aimed to “transform the site into a vibrant destination that supports local entrepreneurs while adding genuine value to the Deptford area”.
“We have owned the Deptford site for over 13 years buying it derelict and during that time, it has remained undeveloped apart from the restaurant area,” she added.
“However, we have always seen its potential and are now excited to move forward with a clear vision for its future.
“At Kirtley Co, we are passionate about creating spaces for independent businesses and bringing life back into underused buildings.
“Our aim is to transform the site into a vibrant destination that supports local entrepreneurs while adding genuine value to the Deptford area.
“Our proposal includes the creation of six high-quality work studios alongside a new outdoor seating area to complement the already successful Wild Fire restaurant.
“We believe this development will foster creativity, encourage collaboration, and further enhance the area’s appeal.
“We look forward to sharing more details and progressing this exciting opportunity.”
More information about the development can be found by visiting Sunderland City Council’s planning portal website and searching reference 26/00010/FUL and 26/00284/ADV.