Eden have submitted a full planning application for up to 100 homes at Newport Lane, Stoke-on-Trent. Eden is supporting MCI Developments in progressing proposals to regenerate this long-derelict brownfield site within the city’s Inner Urban Core.

The 2.44 hectare former industrial site has remained vacant for a number of years and presents a clear opportunity for sustainable redevelopment. The planning application in Stoke-on-Trent seeks to deliver a high-quality residential neighbourhood in a highly accessible urban location, close to local services, public transport and existing green infrastructure.

The Newport Lane development will transform an underused industrial site into a new residential community. The scheme proposes:

• Up to 100 new homes (1–4 bedrooms)
• Policy-compliant affordable housing
• Public open space and integrated landscaping
• Biodiversity enhancements delivering measurable net gain
• Strong pedestrian and connectivity improvements

Bringing brownfield land back into productive use is central to supporting housing delivery across Stoke-on-Trent. This planning application demonstrates how sustainable urban sites can contribute meaningfully to housing supply while improving environmental quality.

Eden has led the planning strategy for this planning application in Stoke-on-Trent, coordinating a comprehensive technical evidence base including:

• Transport and highways assessments
• Flood risk and drainage strategy
• Ground conditions investigations
• Ecology and biodiversity reports
• Design and access considerations

The application clearly sets out the site’s suitability for residential development and the regeneration benefits the scheme would deliver.

The planning application represents a positive example of brownfield regeneration within Stoke-on-Trent’s urban core. The proposals align with local and national planning policy objectives to prioritise sustainable sites, maximise previously developed land and deliver policy-compliant affordable housing.