The Barnhill Development at Chipping Sodbury
Bristol based development company, Chelverton Deeley Freed, is bringing forward plans for redevelopment in Chipping Sodbury.
The proposals will transform the former Barnhill Quarry into a mixed-use area, which it is anticipated will help bring significant benefits to the local community including improved shopping facilities, new employment opportunities with the potential for up to 160 jobs within the foodstore itself, and much needed housing.
The development proposals include a Waitrose foodstore, a courtyard development of small shop units providing a direct pedestrian link to and from the High Street, and approximately 190 dwellings.
Commenting on the proposals, Paddy Fox, Director of Chelverton Deeley Freed, said:
We want to ensure that this development will have a positive impact on Chipping Sodbury and so have been keen throughout to involve key stakeholders and the general public in the consultation process which has been ongoing over the last 3 years. The economic downturn has proved a very difficult time for everyone and it is important to consider future development in the area in a steady and measured way."
Waitrose Director of Development, Nigel Keen, says: "Waitrose places great value on becoming part of the fabric of Chipping Sodbury and we have been working hard with the developer to ensure the store is of an appropriate size and scale that best meets the needs of the local community.
"Our experience suggests the opening of a Waitrose store will drive additional footfall and can increase trade for neighbouring businesses. At present shoppers are travelling out of Chipping Sodbury to carry out a supermarket shop, taking potential investment and trade with them. The proposed store will seek to cater for those residents living here, removing the need for people to travel further afield and instead encouraging them to visit the high street.
"Our aim throughout is to work with the community and fellow traders to create an attractive retail destination that benefits all concerned."
The intention is to submit an outline planning application to South Gloucestershire Council in Spring 2010, with the expectation that work on phase I of the development can commence in 2011.
More information
Further details of the proposed development and project updates can be found on the project website: www.chelvertonbarnhill.co.uk
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