Calderdale Council has selected Dutch-based developer MAB to redevelop the 1.21 ha (3 acre) Westgate site in Halifax town centre.
MAB will shortly submit an outline planning applications for 15,793 sq m (170,000 sq ft) of retail. The plans include proposals for two 1,858 sq m (20,000 sq ft) anchor stores. The site is in multiple ownership, with O&C Estates holding the majority share.
Hill Woolhouse advised MAB. Donaldsons represented the council, which had also shortlisted proposals from Bridehall, Taylor Woodrow, Trinity Investments and Crest Nicholson.
Earlier this year the council selected Trinity Investments for the 2.02ha (5 acre) Broad Street site. The site includes a council-owned car park, and was identified in Donaldsons’ report on bulky goods retailing in the town. Trinity Investments is proposing to build a 5,574 sq m (60,000 sq ft) mixed retail and leisure development.Sainsbury to develop new supermarket in Halifax town centre
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EGi News 13/09/96
