Plans for Hull’s flagship East Bank Urban Village are progressing, with the first phase of public consultation confirming strong community support for transforming the east bank of the River Hull into a contemporary, mixed-use neighbourhood.

Hull City Council, working in collaboration with lead development partner ECF (the partnership between Homes England, L&G and Muse), are developing plans for a sustainable, residential-led development delivering approximately 850 new homes on the site opposite the Old Town.

Once an important part of Hull’s maritime industry, this area has seen a significant decline in use since the mid-20th Century. Today, the site is primarily occupied by surface parking and vacant brownfield land.

Over a 15-year development period, East Bank Urban Village will introduce a mix of housing options, ground-floor commercial units and an interconnected network of streets, plazas and green spaces – all promoting a pedestrian and family-friendly environment in the heart of the city.

The consultation – held in September across in-person events and online engagement – attracted a wide range of residents, businesses and local organisations. Feedback showed a clear endorsement of the vision to unlock the prominent brownfield site for high-quality new homes, commercial space and green spaces.