New government hub in York given the go-ahead

City of York Council Planning Committee has approved an application to construct a six-storey, 195,000 sq ft government hub in York, put forward by partners the Government Property Agency (GPA), Homes England and Network Rail.

Set to be complete in 2027/28, the hub is expected to house up to 2,600 civil servants.

The building will include solar panels, air source heat pumps and a green roof, as well as 230 cycle spaces and a planted pedestrian area.

The hub will be the first part of York Central - a major initiative to redevelop a substantial area of land close to York city centre and boost the regional economy.

York Central is located next to the train station and is one of the largest brownfield sites in the UK.

Mark Bourgeois, the GPA’s CEO, said: "We are delighted to achieve planning permission to develop this new facility, which will deliver a modern, inspirational and energy-efficient office development for up to 2,600 civil servants.

"The new hub will help to accelerate the York Central development, stimulate economic growth and investment in the North of England as well as supporting the transformation of the Civil Service.

"It’s another milestone for us at the Government Property Agency to deliver smart, modern, sustainable and digitally connected workplaces that focus on improving productivity and wellbeing."

 

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