Milby Meadows District Centre (Top Farm)

Proposed New District Centre, Milby Meadows, Nuneaton

New District Centre

WPDG is bringing forward a proposal for the development of vacant land at the heart of the Milby Meadows development in Nuneaton for a District Centre. The proposed scheme is split into two phases; Phase 1 comprises of retail and nursery elementwhilst Phase 2 proposals are to provide a residential care provision. 

The scheme is intended to serve as a focal point for the community, create jobs and provide amenities for local residents that are not currently available in the area.

Phase 1 of the development will comprise of a convenience store and a children’s day nursery alongside smaller retail units.

The indicative timeline for this phase is:

  • Submit Planning Application – Summer 2026
  • Planning Approval – End of 2026
  • Construction Start – Spring 2027
  • Completion and Opening – Early 2028

Background

The Milby Meadows development, under the Outline Planning Permission (ref: 035279) when completed will provide c.1,700 new homes, a secondary school, district centre and leisure uses. Milby Meadows will feature a mix of two, three and four-bedroom properties for private sale, private rent and affordable housing. Further information on the residential development can be found on the webpage dedicated to Top Farm (Milby Meadows) Nuneaton found under the Current Developments tab.

The proposed new District Centre is centrally located within the wider strategic residential site allocation to the north of Nuneaton with visibility from passing traffic off the newly constructed Upper Farm Drive and the proposed Northern Link Road.

The proposals for the District Centre are are broadly the same mix of uses as envisioned at the Outline Planning Application stage, but the overall scale of retail and commercial floorspace has been designed in line with market demand.

Consultation Feedback

We value input from the community on our developments and are currently seeking feedback on this development. Comments can be submitted by completing a Consultation Feedback Form and returning it to us by 27th June 2026.

Online

To complete a response form online please download a form HERE and return via email to consultations@wpdg.co.uk.

Pick Up By Hand

To pick up a hard copy of the form to complete at home please call in to the Sales Office at Milby Meadows located on Higham Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6BD between 4th and 27th June . Completed forms can also be returned to the Sales Office. (Usual Opening Hours Thursday – Monday 10am-5pm)

By Post

If you would prefer to receive a form by post, please call 01926 956492  and we will arrange for a form to be sent out to you. Completed forms can either be returned by post or dropped into the sale office at Milby Meadows.

COMPLETED FORMS TO BE RECEIVED BY 27TH JUNE 2026

Proposed Site Plan

The proposed site layout provides an anchor convenience store, serving daily and top-up food shopping needs, supported by smaller retail units alongside a children’s day nursery. In accordance with Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council’s Supplementary Planning Document for Strategic Environment Assessment, the retail and nursery units will meet BREEAM Very Good standard.

Electric vehicle charging points will be provided to 10% of parking spaces and at least 1 electric vehicle charging point for every 10 disabled bays.

The wider Milby Meadows development encourages passive modes of transport through the provision of extensive walking and cycling routes which are planned to connect with the District Centre. There is also proposed cycle parking within the District Centre.

Retail and Nursery Occupiers

Through our appointed agent, Harris Lamb, Unit A (convenience store) and the Nursery unit are now Under Offer. For interest in Units B, C and D do please get in touch with David Walton 07824 438997 or David.Walton@harrislamb.com

Images are an artists impression of how the development may look