Plans to extend a new leisure and hotel complex on the site of Swan House – the former BT headquarters – in central Newcastle have been submitted by the scheme’s joint developers to the city council.
Stamford Developments and JJ Gallagher have submitted proposals to extend the Castlegate scheme by 7,432 sq m (80,000 sq ft). The move follows the purchase of Bank House, which has enabled the joint venture to enlarge its proposals. The original site has already received planning permission.
Philip Akrill, chief executive of Stamford, said: “The proposals to extend the scheme are the direct result of huge numbers of enquiries from operators who are all very keen to be a part of this prestigious city centre development. The purchase of Bank House and the creation of an extra mezzanine level between the ground and first floors means we can offer people even more entertainment in what is already a very exciting scheme.”
EGi News 30/11/98
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