PROPERTY Lakeside leisure proposal given green light


A multi-million pound leisure development at Lakeside shop- ping centre in Turrock has edged closer to construction, aſter council officers granted outline planning consent. Te 225,000sq ſt (20,903sq


Te plans have met opposition from some locals


English Heritage backs £35m leisure plans for Hippodrome


Ambitious proposals to redevelop the Grade II listed Brighton Hippodrome into a £35m leisure complex have been backed by English Heritage, which said this could be the “final chance” to save the 117-year-old structure. Alaska Development Consultants, work-


ing on behalf of an institutional client of Helix Property Advisors, has submitted a planning application to Brighton & Hove City Council to redevelop the theatre into a leisure complex housing an eight-screen Vue cinema and four restaurants. An independent feasibility study, car-


ried out at the council’s request, concluded this was the only viable option for the building against other proposals includ- ing a casino and a theatre. However, Alaska’s plans have met


with opposition from groups includ- ing the Teatres Trust – which wants to see the building return to its former use as a performance space – while a peti- tion started in October to keep the site as a theatre attracted 1,000 signatures. Details: http://lei.sr?a=9a4d9


Hopes dashed for Barry Island leisure redevelopment


Proposals to transform a Barry Island attrac- tion into a multi-million pound mixed use development were thrown out by the local council, just days before the annual Barry Island Pleasure Park fairground opened for Whitmore Bay’s summer season. The Vale of Glamorgan Council said


the permanent redevelopment scheme – which it initially backed two years ago – had no “realistic” way of moving forward, but added it is eager to speak to the site’s co-owners over alternative leisure options. Under the proposals put forward by


development agents Asbri Planning, 4,738sq m (51,000sq ſt) was to be given over to leisure – including a cinema, indoor attractions and restaurants – within the 1.9 hectare (4.7 acre) mixed use scheme. Details: http://lei.sr?a=v6P2D


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m) proposal, previously quoted by intu as costing £100m, would create a series of out- door spaces, including a town square focal point. Tis would be surrounded by a wide range of leisure facilities – including bars, restaurants, a hotel, bowl- ing alley, health club, night club and comedy venue – spread over two levels, with developer and Lakeside owner intu currently in discussion with potential tenants. Architects 3D Reid are responsible for the design. Te public spaces created by the develop- ment have been proposed as a host site for


Te £100m proposal includes a town square as a focal point


farmers’ and Christmas markets, street the- atre, music shows and live screenings of big sporting events throughout the year. Building on the leisure development could start


as early as 2015, with a view to opening in 2017. Details: http://lei.sr?a=k3B5e


Laing O’Rourke for Etihad Expansion


Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) has appointed construction group Laing O’Rourke to build the expan- sion of its Etihad Stadium. The extension works,


designed by architects Populous, are expected to cost £50m and will be undertaken in two phases. The work will result in


the venue having a capacity of 60,000 (up from the cur- rent 48,000) - making it the second largest in the English Premier League behind Old Trafford (capacity 75,811), home to local rivals Manchester United. Te first phase of construction, which will


artist’s impression of how the redeveloped third tier will look Tom Glick, chief commercial officer for


be completed in time for the 2015-16 season, will see Man City’s South Stand expanded by around 6,000 seats. Te second phase, devel- opment of the stadium’s North Stand, will then complete the transformation.


MCFC, said: “Te expansion of the stadium is a hugely significant moment for us. “Te waiting list for the expanded Etihad is


already close to capacity and we look forward to seeing a sell-out 54 000 seat stadium as we open the 2015 season.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=E2B9x


Aberdeen city centre to undergo £107m redevelopment


New look plans have been revealed for Aberdeen’s city centre on the site of the for- mer City Council headquarters Muse Developments has been selected as


Aberdeen City Council’s development part- ner for the £107m joint project, which will see


Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital


the site transformed to include 175,000 sq ſt (16,258sq m) of sustainable offices, and mixed- use leisure facilities including a new civic square, plus a 125-bedroom, four-star Marriott hotel and space for retail and restaurants. Details: http://lei.sr?a=X2g7g


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