Hull cruise ship terminal plans as part of dockland regeneration

The proposed cruise terminal was originally to be located by The Deep aquarium further east along the Humber Estuary

A new location for a cruise liner terminal has been outlined in plans to develop part of Hull's dockland.

Cruise ships would use the new facility at the Albert and William Wright Dock, south of the A63 and west of Hull Marina.

Proposals for the Western Docklands area also include waterfront housing and attracting new businesses.

Hull City Council said the plan was an "important stepping stone in getting the potential out of the area".

The Western Docklands Design Brief, which outlines the vision for the site between Hessle Road and Albert Dock, will be considered by the authority's cabinet later this month.

The brief sets out how the cruise terminal would be located at the bullnose of the Albert and William Wright Dock, though this would be dependent on external funding.

'Positive regeneration'

It explains the building should be a gateway to the city and built in keeping with its maritime heritage.

The brief adds that traffic from visitors should be directed away from any existing or proposed housing developments.

The proposed cruise terminal was originally to be located by The Deep aquarium further east along the Humber Estuary.

However, the council scrapped the plan after objections from local residents and the visitor attraction.

Other parts of the brief include proposals for a medical technology centre at the Smith & Nephew site, which is due to relocate to another site.

There would also be potential for more leisure developments around the Ice Arena and at the Kingston Retail Park, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for regeneration, said the council had listened to locals and businesses in drawing up the plans including the new cruise terminal location.

"The council sees real potential for positive regeneration and change in the West Docklands area and this new masterplan will help to make that a reality," he said.