First look at what could be built on site of former Register Office in Lockyer Street

A glimpse into what could be built on the site of the former Register Office in Lockyer Street has been revealed in a "pre-planning" submission to Plymouth Council.

And it does away with any idea of a new hotel on the site - instead proposing up to 50 residential units across six or seven storeys, with two ground floor commercial units, and a basement car park.

The document has been presented by "Hoe Park Heights Ltd", a company incorporated at Companies House in November 2024. It states its business as "buying and selling of own real estate, and letting and operating of own or leased real estate." Hoe Park Heights is registered to an address in St Pauls Square, Birmingham, and its sole director is Ms Baljinder (Billie) Kaur.

The agent for the application is Paul Mapstone, who works from an address in The Millfields in Plymouth.

The lavish 40-page pre-application design statement says: "The proposed development... balances public interaction, resident amenity, and integration with the surrounding context. At the centre of the scheme, a residents' amenity deck provides a high-quality, semi-private communal space featuring areas for yoga, barbecues, and leisure activities such as boules. The deck is enhanced with water
features, raised planters, and seating, offering a tranquil environment with visual
and functional appeal.

A new east-west green corridor to the north of the site provides a publicly accessible landscaped route that mirrors the historic connection between Armada
Way and Lockyer Street. This linear space is lined with bench seating, tree planting, and raised planters, creating an inviting and biodiverse pedestrian experience while improving permeability across the site."

The design proposals in the report are intended for early engagement with the planning authority, and can be viewed on the Plymouth Council planning site using reference 25/00713/MJR