Fresh plans have emerged to transform a derelict Newcastle police station where developers had previously hoped to build a Burger King.
The long-running saga over the former Westgate Road station in the West End has yet another twist, with new designs now emerging in an attempt to finally redevelop the site. Controversial proposals to demolish part of the vacant building to make way for a drive-thru Burger King were rejected by Newcastle City Council in 2020 and that verdict was subsequently upheld by a government planning inspector after an inquiry.
Those original plans from Hadrian Property Investments would have seen the remainder of the station converted into 15 flats, two shops, and a dental surgery. Having so far failed in attempts to revive the Burger King idea, the developer has now come back with new plans – and has pledged that the fast food chain will not be involved, with the initial plans having sparked a backlash from locals fearing an increase in obesity problems in one of the most deprived parts of Newcastle.
