The plan proposes 764 new homes and 150,000 sq ft of commercial development, ancillary retail and leisure, alongside extensive public realm and high-quality structured landscaping, with the retention and utilisation of key heritage assets.

After nearly 200 years of pioneering activity, glass manufacturing at Pilkington UK’s Watson Street Works ceased in February 2024. Spanning approximately 30 acres of brownfield land on the southern edge of St Helens town centre, the site’s closure has created a strategically important regeneration opportunity. Its redevelopment will deliver lasting benefits for the borough, complementing the initiatives of the English Cities Fund in St Helens town centre.

The Watson Street site now forms an integral part of the St Helens Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Campus, which is already home to Glass Futures, SINA Medical Glass and Inovus Medical. The site is also an integral component of the Liverpool City Region Life Sciences Investment Zone. It is one of its three designated tax sites, offering financial benefits to businesses relocating and expanding in the area.

The project has been led by NSG Group as the landowners, in partnership with St Helens Council. We’re excited to be working with the council and other stakeholders on the next steps.