Macclesfield Town Centre Redevelopment Planning Application Submitted
Wilson Bowden Developments have (this week) submitted an outline planning application for a £200m redevelopment of Macclesfield Town Centre.
The proposals for the 500,000 sq ft mixed-use development include a department store with Debenhams signed as the anchor to the scheme with an 80,000 sq ft store. Negotiations are also progressing with an operator for a 30,000 sq ft 8 screen multiplex cinema. An additional 50 units for retail, restaurants or cafes, a 1200 space multi storey car park and 55 residential units combining town houses and flats are incorporated into the scheme masterplan.
Wilson Bowden Developments have been working in partnership with Macclesfield Borough Council since they were appointed in 2005, to develop the masterplan for this mixed use retail and leisure led development.
Emma Newman, Development Manager at Wilson Bowden Developments said; “Through extensive consultation with key stakeholders, landowners and members of the public we believe we are submitting the best scheme for Macclesfield. There is no doubt that it will have long term financial benefits for the town as it encourages new retailers and businesses to invest locally and the focus on leisure with a cinema and restaurants will boost the town’s evening economy. It has been a long journey to get us to this stage, but we are confident that this scheme will secure Macclesfield’s future as the sub -regional shopping destination it should be.
Chris Wieszczycki, director of scheme architects Engle added; “We have been working closely with Wilson Bowden Developments and Macclesfield Borough Council to create a masterplan that incorporates a mix of traditional design complimenting the existing rich architectural heritage in Macclesfield together with some more modern influences. This is an extension of the Town Centre, not just a “shopping centre” and the clearly defined character areas will help to give the development an identity and preserve some of the finer aspects of the Town’s built form.”
The planning application is currently being registered and verified by Macclesfield Borough Council, and a decision on the application is expected during spring 2009 it is anticipated that the entire development will be completed in 2014.