Plans for a car park and council homes to support Buxton regeneration

Update: The town-centre planning applications have been published as HPK/2026/0228 and HPK/2026/0229. The council provides links to both on its project page. In September 2026, Buxton Civic Association said it had objected and requested independent determination. Check the council’s planning register for the latest status.

The featured image shows an artist’s impression of the proposed redevelopment.

Planning application submitted for Buxton regeneration 

In May 2026, High Peak Borough Council announced separate proposals for a new car park and council homes to support the submitted Springs redevelopment scheme. All are subject to planning decisions.

The town-centre plans include 332 homes for rent, space for shops, bars and cafés, and a more accessible route from the railway station. The council says 5 per cent of the homes would be available at reduced rent for local people.

Design to link to Buxton’s architecture + new public toilets

In May 2026, the council said the plans had been shaped by feedback from a two-stage public consultation over the previous 12 months.

The council said the proposals include colonnades, bay windows and materials such as limestone and gritstone, alongside new public spaces by the River Wye, two public toilet blocks and a lift at the station entrance.

John Moffat, Joint Managing Director at Capital&Centric, said:

“We’ve made the plans even greener, expanded the housing offer, and put options for indie businesses right at the heart of the community. There’s a real opportunity here to create something that celebrates Buxton’s heritage and character while also giving the town centre the revitalisation it deserves. We can’t wait to get spades in the ground and make this vision a reality.”

Proposed station car park

In May 2026, the council said it was purchasing former railway land from DB Cargo near Buxton station for a separate car park with up to 200 spaces. It aimed to open the car park in spring 2027, subject to planning, before construction on the town-centre redevelopment.

The council bought The Springs in December 2022 after securing £6.6 million from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund, and appointed Capital&Centric as development partner in 2024.

Additional affordable family homes in Fairfield

The council also announced plans for 100 family council homes on Granby Road in Fairfield, subject to planning.

Making the Council’s announcement, Councillor Damien Greenhalgh, Deputy Leader and Executive Councillor for Regeneration, Tourism and Leisure said:

“We have been working on the re-development of the town centre for the past seven years. I am excited and pleased to say we have now reached a major milestone – with an application submitted alongside a commitment by this Council to address concerns we have been hearing about car parking and the lack of affordable housing.

“These developments are all subject to a planning decision by the Council’s independent Development Control Committee, but they do show our intent – along with Capital&Centric – to revitalise the town with a new quality housing, leisure and retail offer that complements what already makes Buxton so special.

“Providing much needed affordable housing has long been a challenge in Buxton because of the development costs and market conditions, so it is important we create new opportunities where we can, and building our own houses is a positive step to address local housing needs.

“We have listened too about parking concerns, especially as some spaces will go at The Springs car park for development. We have carried out a whole town car parking survey, and a transport assessment is to follow.

“Overall, we are confident that Capital &Centric’s £100 million+ development in Buxton is the best way to secure the town’s future prosperity, subject to planning decisions. If the planning green light is given, we will also ensure that any disruption to the town, traders and parking during future building work is kept to the absolute minimum.”

The planning applications are available on the council’s planning register under references HPK/2026/0228 and HPK/2026/0229. See the council’s project page for links and current information.

You can also find out more about on Capital&Centric’s website here.