The developer transforming a former Newcastle-under-Lyme nightclub into homes has unveiled a 'first look'.

Capital&Centric has revealed a first look at how the former Zanzibar nightclub is set to be transformed into a new neighbourhood featuring "62 affordable homes".

The new neighbourhood will have "leafy landscaping", improved pedestrian access, parking and public space.

Martin Crews, Development Director at Capital&Centric, said: "Zanzibar is one of those sites that lots of locals will have a connection to.

"It's a really prominent gateway into the town centre but has long been waiting for its next chapter.

"We're creating genuinely affordable homes with Aspire in a brilliant central location, helping to create a new community while supporting the wider regeneration of Newcastle-under-Lyme."

The project is being brough forward in partnership with Aspire Housing, to deliver affordable housing. Capital&Centirc are hoping to help meet local demand while giving a well-known brownfield site a fresh start.

Dan Gray, Executive Director of Place at Aspire Housing, said: "We are exceptionally proud to begin work on the Zanzibar site, a development with such a rich history and connection for us and our local community.

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"This flagship development will provide an additional 63 homes at a key gateway into Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre, giving future generations the chance to build their own connections and memories. 

"We're looking forward to seeing the local community continue to grow and thrive and we are very grateful to have received financial support for the project from Homes England and the Towns Fund."

Capital&Centric have said that completion is expected in Autumn 2027.

The Zanzibar project form part of Capital&Centric's wider plans to transform underused sites in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Elsewhere in the town the developer is delivering "Rye Park" (a new neighbourhood in the Ryecroft area of Newcastle-under-Lyme); "Karparc" (turning the former Midway Car-Park into homes in a UK-first) and "Astley Place" (the former York Place shopping centre).