SLR secures planning permission for Six Mile Green Scheme in Wolverhampton’s Green Innovation Corridor

SLR is delighted to announce that planning permission has been granted for Six Mile Green, a transformational development at Wolverhampton Science Park that will play a key role in delivering the city’s ambitious Green Innovation Corridor (GIC).

Acting as planning lead for the project, SLR guided the hybrid planning application from early strategy through to approval, working closely with the project team and City of Wolverhampton Council to shape proposals that respond directly to local economic priorities and future investment opportunities.

The approved scheme will deliver more than 19,000 square metres of flexible mid-tech workspace across four plots, providing a mix of light industrial, research and development, and office accommodation. Designed to support green innovation, enterprise growth and inward investment, Six Mile Green forms the first phase of a wider regeneration corridor linking the University of Wolverhampton’s Springfield Campus, Wolverhampton Science Park, and the i54 business park.

SLR’s involvement focused on aligning the proposals with the strategic objectives of the GIC, which aims to introduce new low-carbon employment space, support business incubation and growth, and strengthen connections between academia, research, and industry. Commissioned market insight studies helped inform the vision for Six Mile Green, ensuring the development responds to identified demand across emerging green and advanced manufacturing sectors.

A flexible, innovation-focused approach

Unlike conventional office or industrial developments, Six Mile Green has been planned as a highly adaptable mid‑tech environment, capable of evolving with the needs of occupiers. The development will support start‑ups, growing enterprises and established businesses alike, encouraging innovation‑led activity and collaboration within a single, cohesive setting.

The masterplan is guided by clear design principles championed by the Green Innovation Corridor, with sustainability, connectivity and placemaking at their core. These include high‑performance buildings suitable for green technology uses, biodiversity enhancement and habitat creation, and the integration of Wolverhampton’s canal network as green and blue infrastructure. Collectively, these elements are intended to create an attractive, high‑quality working environment that reflects both Wolverhampton’s industrial heritage and its forward‑looking ambitions.

The scheme has also been shaped by SLR to respond sensitively to its surroundings, with building heights, scale and massing designed to complement the existing Science Park and wider site context. Technical assessments underpin the proposals, ensuring environmental impacts are minimised while enabling high‑quality, sustainable development.

Delivering sustainable and inclusive growth

Sustainability and social value have been central to SLR’s planning approach. The development will incorporate on‑site renewable energy generation, meeting at least 10% of residual energy demand, in line with local planning policy. In addition, a tailored recruitment and training strategy will be developed for each phase of construction, helping to create meaningful employment and skills opportunities for local people.

Next steps

With planning permission now secured, a main contractor will be appointed to deliver the site enabling works approved through the full planning element of the hybrid application. Construction is expected to commence in Spring 2026.