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LPF – a broad church of leisure sectors


John BUrroWS is vice chair of the Leisure Property Forum and co-founder and director of Burrows Little Architects


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elcome to the renaissance of the Leisure Property Forum (LPF) column in Leisure Opportunities. In


past columns, we – as a group of writers – have contributed a variety of pieces stem- ming from our different backgrounds. Our writers include owners, operators, agents, lawyers, architects and we all write about current issues affecting the leisure industry and, in particular, its property issues. Te LPF was founded 15 years ago with


the remit to bring together all of the parties involved in the business of leisure prop- erty, as well as providing a forum for an exchange of ideas and networking between operators and landlords; developers and financiers; academics; agents; and consul- tants. We also wanted to become a broad church of leisure sectors so that casino operators were sharing their experiences with multiplex operators, restaurateurs and the health and fitness industry, while experts from the horseracing fraternity could discuss shared planning difficulties with hoteliers and other hospitality indus- try organisations. Over the years, we have created some lively debates and presented exciting events. Now we have a member- ship of more than 400, comprising both corporate and individual members. As a group, we currently meet on an


ad-hoc basis attending eight evening semi- nars, an annual dinner, an autumn cocktail party, a Christmas party and our AGM. We always welcome new members and if you are interested in joining the LPF, then please visit our website for more informa- tion. We look forward over the coming months to hearing from you and hopefully entertaining you with some current and relevant articles relating to leisure property. If you have any specific queries about the LPF, please do not hesitate to contact me at jburrows@burrowslittle.com. I am sure you will find views expressed


by our writers in forthcoming editions thought-provoking and hope the articles generate further healthy debate. We look forward to welcoming you to our group. Details: www.leisurepropertyforum.org


14 Elephant and Castle leisure plans revealed


Southwark Council and Lend Lease have unveiled plans for the redevelopment of London’s Elephant and Castle Leisure Centre site in the latest round of public consultation. John McAslan and Partners


is working with leisure spe- cialists S&P Architects on a new leisure centre that is to form part of the scheme. For the first time in more


than a decade, the site is set to house a swimming pool in the leisure element. A fitness suite, a spin studio and a sports hall are also proposed. Te scheme will also com-


A high-rise residential tower will dominate the site under the proposals


prise a residential tower overlooking the site that has designed by Squire and Partners. Southwark Council cabinet member for regeneration Fiona Colley said: “For anyone


thinking of moving to Elephant and Castle, or those who already live in this buzzing part of central London, this will be welcome news.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=u7J4I


Green light for Barry Island scheme


Outline plans for a mixed- use redevelopment of Barry Island Pleasure Park, South Wales, have been approved by Vale of Glamorgan Council’s planning committee. The project will lead to


the transformation of the 1.9-hectare (4.7-acre) funfair site at the entrance to Barry Island and includes 4,738sq m (51,000sq ſt) of leisure uses. A new cinema - the town’s


first since the Teatre Royal closed - and other indoor lei- sure facilities are to be housed in part of a curved building on the site’s western perimeter. Te indoor leisure component of the devel-


Barry Island Pleasure Park is central to the proposed new development


opment is designed to complement the existing and planned daytime offer by encouraging visi- tors to spend more time in Barry Island. A report put before the council said: “It is considered that there is no reason why the


cinema could not be a vibrant and function- ing part of the daytime attractions. “Te proposed development would widen


the seasonal spread of tourism activities at Barry Island and assist the maximisation of tourist opportunities.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=u6z1O


Gloucestershire CCC confirms revised ground plans


Fresh plans for Bristol’s County Ground have been announced by Gloucestershire County Cricket Club (GCCC), two months aſter its previous vision for the venue was rejected. Te club said the Stride Treglown Tektus- designed project will secure its future in the


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city, while also providing facilities designed to support regional growth plans for the sport. If approved by Bristol City Council, the


County Ground will boast a seating capacity of 17,000 – 7,500 of which will be permanent. Details: http://lei.sr?a=Z0s2J


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