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13/05/2011
Swindon's Renaissance Moves A Step Closer
An outline planning application for the regeneration of a vital and large part of Swindon town centre has been submitted by Muse Developments.
The multi-million pound mixed-use Union Square application includes proposals for 450 stylish new homes; 600,000 sq ft of high quality employment space; provision for a new Primary Care Trust; a 100-bed hotel; 145,000 sq ft of amenity retail, café and restaurant accommodation; and improved transport infrastructure, including a new bus station and new car parking facilities, all set within an important new network of streets and public space.
The masterplan will be delivered in phases starting with a detailed planning application for the former police station site, submitted to Swindon Borough Council in the next few weeks. The application will seek approval for two residential buildings and a superb multi-storey car park.
The masterplan has been fully supported by the owners of the Union Square site, the South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).
"Extensive and collaborative thought has gone into creating an imaginative and vibrant vision for this new gateway entrance to the town centre," said Doug Finlay of Muse Developments.
"It is sited in an ideal location providing a genuine extension to the town centre and connecting the railway station, new bus station and the main shopping area."
(CD/KMcA)
The multi-million pound mixed-use Union Square application includes proposals for 450 stylish new homes; 600,000 sq ft of high quality employment space; provision for a new Primary Care Trust; a 100-bed hotel; 145,000 sq ft of amenity retail, café and restaurant accommodation; and improved transport infrastructure, including a new bus station and new car parking facilities, all set within an important new network of streets and public space.
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The masterplan will be delivered in phases starting with a detailed planning application for the former police station site, submitted to Swindon Borough Council in the next few weeks. The application will seek approval for two residential buildings and a superb multi-storey car park.
The masterplan has been fully supported by the owners of the Union Square site, the South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).
"Extensive and collaborative thought has gone into creating an imaginative and vibrant vision for this new gateway entrance to the town centre," said Doug Finlay of Muse Developments.
"It is sited in an ideal location providing a genuine extension to the town centre and connecting the railway station, new bus station and the main shopping area."
(CD/KMcA)
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