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Plans submitted for potential Great British Railways HQ in Derby
Overview
Developer St James Securities has submitted planning applications for an eight-storey office building on the former Duckworth Square site in Derby's Becketwell area, which is shortlisted to become the headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR). The 106,544 sq ft building could support up to 1,000 jobs and contribute significantly to the local economy if selected.
Key points
- Plans for a 106,544 sq ft office building on the former Duckworth Square site in Derby have been submitted by developer St James Securities.
- The site is one of two final contenders for the headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR).
- If chosen, the development could support up to 1,000 jobs and generate around £100m for Derby.
- The planning application forms part of Derby's wider £200m Becketwell regeneration scheme.
- If approved, construction is projected to start next summer and finish by late spring 2029.