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Churchgate Regeneration Zone, Hitchin

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At a Glance

Promoter: North Hertfordshire Council

Financial Scale of Project: Estimated at £50 million +

The Investment Proposition: Seeking development partners, The Churchgate Regeneration Zone (CRZ) offers a prime, Council‑controlled, mixed-use development opportunity valued at £50m+, with strong heritage character, proven community engagement, significant demand for residential and leisure space, and a clear mandate to deliver transformational regeneration in Hitchin.

Asset Class: Residential / Commercial

Planning Status: Allocated for redevelopment within planning policy. Supported by a Regeneration & Investment Framework and extensive due diligence, which provides strong evidence for investors considering feasibility and risk.

Delivery Timescale: Not available at this stage

Location: SG5 1DN

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Site Description

The Churchgate Regeneration Zone offers a rare opportunity to transform Hitchin’s eastern town-centre gateway into a vibrant, high‑quality destination with strong investor appeal. This Council‑owned site provides the scope to create a more welcoming approach to Market Place and St Mary’s Church, revitalise the historic market as a key anchor, enhance the River Hiz with new walkways, and deliver significant improvements to public realm and pedestrian connectivity. The scheme has the capacity to support a sustainable mix of commercial, cultural, arts, and community uses, alongside new town‑centre living that includes much‑needed affordable homes.

For investors, the CRZ combines prime location, heritage character, and strong market demand with the reduced risk that comes from unified Council ownership and extensive due diligence already undertaken. The flexibility of the site allows for multiple income-generating uses and long-term asset resilience, while the Council’s commitment to elevating Hitchin’s profile as a place to live, work, shop, and visit provide a stable and supportive environment for delivery.

As the project advances through consultation, engagement, and viability testing, the Council seeks development partners who share its ambition for high-quality placemaking. This is a unique  hance to help shape a thriving, future-ready town centre and deliver a scheme that benefits residents, businesses, visitors and investors for generations.