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mixed use development
DLG Architects - Planning submitted for major new development in Andover
Award winning national practice DLG Architects has submitted
a planning application for an important new mixed-use
development in Andover, Hampshire on behalf of its client MPLC
Ltd. In conjunction with Fenchurch Investments Ltd, MPLC is
seeking to transform the 3,300 sq m Ford Cottage site at the
corner of West Street and Chantry Street on the fringe of
Andover town centre.
Last week DLG Architects presented plans to the local council
that include a new 50 bed landmark hotel, over 120 residential
apartments and a 850 sq m leisure/retail allocation that will
include restaurants and cafes. The scheme has been called
Theatre Plaza due to its close proximity to the town’s renovated
theatre 'The Lights', and will provide restaurant and cafes
facilities for it, with links towards the Chantry Centre via a
new central public courtyard. This will provide a significant
communal space that will be further enhanced by public works of
art.
Arthur Freeman, Managing Director of MPLC says: “We are
delighted to have this opportunity to bring such an exciting
landmark scheme to Andover. DLG Architects has spent many months
working on an innovative, high quality design that will provide
a very impressive focus for the new Cultural Quarter. This is a
regionally significant site that has stood derelict for over 15
years. It is hoped that our proposals will help to kick start
further regeneration projects in the town centre.”
Gareth Gerner, Partner at DLG Architects comments: “We have
spent a lot of time in consultation with the local council and
key stakeholders to arrive at the proposed development plans.
The client has purposely chosen innovative and high quality
building designs that will provide a sustainable new quarter for
this historic market town.”
In accordance with government conservation policy, the proposals
would help ensure the sustainable future of Ford Cottage by
bringing it back into beneficial occupation and relocate it into
a more historic setting adjoining St Mary’s church, in
accordance with the planning consent granted in 2005.
Fenchurch Investments Ltd is advised by London Clancy commercial
agents, and local firm Upton McGoughan are providing Consulting
Engineer support.
Email: dee@frenchpr.co.uk