PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR MIXED-USE SCHEME

Stephen George & Partners recently helped man a display at a public consultation for a mixed-use scheme in Skelmersdale.

The 100k sq ft development occupies an important site in the centre of this New Town from the late 60s. Linking the original shopping centre and a brand new college, the scheme attempts to provide a cohesive route using a new street and public spaces on the site of the old college.

The team, which includes St. Modwen Properties plc, are confident that the development will act as a catalyst to encourage further inward investment.

The scheme is currently in for planning with a decision expected in March 2015. When approved, work could start onsite by the end of this year.

REEL Cinema is the anchor leisure tenant and conversations are ongoing with several retail chains.
The consultation was very successful with an approval rate of 98% of people in favour of the project, of whom 92% of those questioned strongly supported the project.

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REALISED IN RUGBY

A new commercial development designed by Stephen George & Partners, will start on site in October.

The £5.5 million scheme on Leicester Road in Rugby has recently been granted Reserved Matters Planning Approval.

The development consists of non-food retail space and has 270 car parking spaces, and is easily accessed from adjacent bus and cycle routes.

The key tenants will be Homebase, Wickes, Pets at Home and Benson for Beds.

RETAIL & LEISURE SCHEME GETS GO-AHEAD

A new retail and leisure hub on Wellingborough’s London Road will be under construction within a matter of months, after Borough Council of Wellingborough councillors voted unanimously to approve the plans from Stephen George & Partners.

The new development by St Modwen sits on a key approach to Wellingborough’s town centre and will include a new discount foodstore, shop units and a drive-thru restaurant.

St Modwen hopes to begin work on site in late Summer 2014.

Gary Morris, senior development manager at St Modwen said that names of the new stores would be confirmed soon: “We’re delighted that councillors have voted to approve this scheme, which will bring new stores and jobs to Wellingborough, to complement the town’s existing offer and regenerate this derelict site."

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