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Weaver Square

We are working to create a more vibrant and sustainable town centre for Northwich that reflects changed public shopping habits, and Weaver Square is at the heart of this strategy.

As a vital part of the Northwich Development Framework, the proposal for Weaver Square is to demolish empty shops and buildings that are no longer fit for purpose and deliver new modern, affordable and sustainable town centre living. Over 100 new homes will be part of a mixed-use development with public spaces and supporting infrastructure.

We will also relocate the current Northwich Market to Barons Quay as part of the Weaver Square regeneration scheme.

New Northwich Market

These plans will bring additional footfall and spend into the heart of the town centre, whilst at the same time refocusing the retail offer around the traditional shopping area of Witton Street and High Street and the modern retail and leisure development at Barons Quay. It is hoped that the new residential community will increase town centre footfall, support existing businesses, help to attract new investment, and give a welcome boost to the evening economy.

We cannot deliver on this vision alone and have now chosen a preferred development partner who will work with us and key stakeholders to deliver positive changes for Northwich. The development partner will work with the community to co-produce a masterplan, putting the aspirations of local people at the centre of the new development.

Progress to date 

Next steps

Following the selection of the preferred developer in July 2025, the next step is to enter into a Pre-Development Agreement.

Once the Pre-Development Agreement is signed additional site investigations will be instructed as an immediate step to better understand ground conditions as well as the flood risk and drainage strategy for the site. This will supplement the site investigations carried out by us in 2023. Work will also be undertaken to develop an initial concept masterplan and to assess overall scheme viability.

It is expected that this stage of the process will take approximately 9-12 months to complete and there will be opportunities throughout for collaboration and engagement to ensure that the emerging masterplan responds positively to matters that are important locally.

If all parties are satisfied with the outcome of the Pre-Development Agreement stage of the project, it can move forward to the signing of a Development Agreement where designs will be further developed, a planning application will be submitted, and delivery will commence.

More information around next steps will be posted once the Pre-Development Agreement has been agreed and signed.