Working with our partners at Millbay, we’ve transformed Plymouth’s historic docks from a derelict, brownfield site into a spectacular waterfront community and destination.

Delivered by
ECF
Location
Plymouth
Use
Residential / Affordable / Civic & Community / Education / Homes / Leisure / Mixed Use / Public Space

A real neighbourhood

At Millbay, we’ve created a real place to call home, with a sense of place and a unique character,  and all the things a community needs to thrive.

More than bricks and mortar

There are homes for first time buyers, families and down sizers. We created the first new marina in the city in 75 years, and a 1,000 pupil School of Creative Arts, that puts culture right at the heart of the regeneration.

A world-class destination

Millbay is now a vibrant new neighbourhood, attracting international sporting events, welcoming the spectacular Sail GP two years in a row.

Local understanding, nationwide expertise

What works in an inner-city urban area, is not necessarily going to work in an historic port city like Plymouth. We took the time to understand the local area, to listen to local people and to respond to what the community really needed and wanted.

The result is a distinctly ‘Plymouth’ place, of character and design, that knits Millbay seamlessly into the wider city environment.

More than bricks and mortar

There are homes for first time buyers, families and down sizers. We created the first new marina in the city in 75 years, and a 1,000 pupil School of Creative Arts, that puts culture right at the heart of the regeneration.

A world-class destination

Millbay is now a vibrant new neighbourhood, attracting international sporting events, welcoming the spectacular Sail GP two years in a row.

Local understanding, nationwide expertise

What works in an inner-city urban area, is not necessarily going to work in an historic port city like Plymouth. We took the time to understand the local area, to listen to local people and to respond to what the community really needed and wanted.

The result is a distinctly ‘Plymouth’ place, of character and design, that knits Millbay seamlessly into the wider city environment.

Forging connections

We’ve worked in partnership to deliver a shared vision at Millbay. Our collaboration between ECF and Plymouth Council has reconnected the historic harbour to the city, contributing to its ongoing renaissance.

Partners

Millbay has been delivered by ECF, in partnership with Plymouth Council. ECF is a long term strategic partnership between Muse, Homes England and Legal & General.

Our Partners

What we've delivered

Building a community means delivering useful amenities for all. At Millbay, we’ve delivered:

600 new homes
40,000 sq ft of office and retail space
Improved infrastructure
Refurbished docks
Public space
Waterside walkway
1,000 pupil school
171-berth marina and restaurant

In numbers

£million

Development value

sq ft

Workspace

years

Duration

New homes

Awards

Year
Award

2020

Millbay, Plymouth - Development of the Year

Insider's South West Property Awards

2017

Quadrant Quay, Millbay, Plymouth - Best Public Space

Abercrombie Awards

2016

Quadrant Quay, Millbay, Plymouth -Residential Project of the Year - 41 units and over

Michelmores Property Awards 2016

2015

Quadrant Quay, Millbay, Plymouth - Residential Development of the Year

Insider South West Property Awards

2010

Cargo Building - Millbay, Plymouth

Building for Life Award

2009

Cargo 1, Millbay, Plymouth - Best Housing Scheme

RIBA South West Town & Country Design Awards

This whole area has been completely transformed and it was a really easy decision to come here to Millbay. The finish here is brilliant.

Tracey Barns
Millbay resident,

Location

Millbay, Plymouth

Isambard Brunel Way
Plymouth PL1 3FQ
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