Six Mile Green – Redevelopment of brownfield land at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park

Overview

Welcome to the public consultation for the planned redevelopment of the four brownfield sites, collectively known as Six Mile Green, located close to the Science Park within Wolverhampton’s Oxley ward.

The project team have prepared draft proposals and are seeking your feedback on these as part of a formal pre-application community consultation process prior to the submission of a hybrid planning application to the City of Wolverhampton Council.

We will use the feedback received to shape our proposal and inform the future planning application.  All comments and feedback will be summarised and included in a Pre Application Statement of Community Involvement and be submitted alongside the planning application.

The Green Innovation Corridor (GIC)

The Wolverhampton GIC is a long-term strategic project aimed at boosting sustainable manufacturing, driven by advanced technologies, a robust supply chain, and a diverse and innovative talent pool.  It focuses on sectors such as green construction, computing and engineering / advanced manufacturing.

The GIC links key assets from the University of Wolverhampton Springfield Campus through to the Science Park and to the i54 business park, introducing new development opportunities, incubation space, grow on space and space for larger requirements.

Six Mile Green

The Six Mile Green is a key component of the GIC programme comprising four strategic sites that have been identified for development located in proximity to the Wolverhampton Science Park.

Securing priority development site status within the West Midlands Investment Zone (WMIZ), funding has been made available to the City of Wolverhampton Council to bring these plots forward through development planning in order to attract developer interest and support the viability of each site towards delivery.

The four sites are identified below:

• Site 1 – 0.8ha, scrubland including ponds, adjacent to Birmingham Canal and a viaduct of the Stour Valley rail line
• Site 2 – 0.7ha, scrubland, former gas works site, adjacent to a viaduct of the Stour Valley rail line
• Site 3 – 0.4ha, surface car parking used in connection with Park & Ride
• Site 4 – 0.4ha, surface car parking for current University of Wolverhampton Science Park occupiers.

The Council have commissioned specialist market insight studies to understand the opportunities and direction of investment at Six Mile Green and across the wider GIC.  This has guided the vision for the Six Mile Green site, which is currently undergoing RIBA Stage II design to inform a hybrid planning application for the provision of mixed commercial space of up to 19,245 sqm across these four plots.

About the Proposal

The hybrid planning application for Six Mile Green, which includes:

Full Planning Application for Enabling Works:

• Ground remediation,  levelling and site clearance
• Delivery of primary service infrastructure including installation of electrical capacity
• Early site access and preconstruction preparatory works to support future development

If the proposal is approved then WMIZ funding will be utilised to fund the above preconstruction works by March 2027.  The delivery of this package of enabling works will support prospective developers by reducing planning and construction risk by providing development ready-sites for design and build construction.   

Outline Planning Application – Mixed Use Commercial Buildings:

• Up to 19,245 sqm of high-quality Use Class E floorspace
• Indicative plans for employment space
• Aspirations for integrated public realm, active / canal frontages and sustainable design principles

You can view more details about the proposal in this display board document, this leaflet and this Frequently Asked Questions document which will open in new windows.

Benefits of Redevelopment

• Unlock employment and enterprise opportunities
• Revitalise underused sites to provide demand led business space with lasting public benefit
• Support clean, safe and sustainable development
• Align with local priorities around regeneration, innovation and growth

Consultation Event Details

Meet the project team, explore the draft proposals , contribute ideas to inform the design evolution, delivery strategy to help steer the final application ahead of submission.

Date:        Wednesday 30th July 2025

Time:        4pm to 8pm       

Venue:      Technology Centre,  Glaisher Drive, University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RU

Other ways to view draft proposals and comment:

Exhibition: view draft proposals at the above venue between 28th July to 1st August 2025.

Online: via the online survey link below

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