Sainsbury’s jv plans Glossop regeneration

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has teamed up with Glossop Land to lead the second phase of a regeneration project in the Derbyshire town of Glossop.   The partners have signed a development agreement to bring forward a mixed-use scheme anchored by a Sainsbury’s store and includes restaurants, shops, leisure and residential units.   The project neighbours the Howard Town Mill scheme which includes the redevelopment of a former cotton mill into 56 flats, offices and shops to be completed later this year.   A planning application for the scheme will be submitted to High Peak Borough Council over the coming months.   Mike Ryan, director of Glossop Land and B&R Developments, said:  “Securing the commitment of Sainsbury’s means that the regeneration of Glossop town centre can now be realistically achieved, bringing quality high street retailers, restaurants and bar operators such as Barracuda, which already signed up for space in Howard Town Mill.   “New leisure facilities and much needed affordable housing are also planned for the site.”   “We have worked very closely with High Peak Borough Council for over five years to deliver Howard Town Mill and will continue to do so with the remainder of the regeneration of Glossop town centre.   “It cannot be underestimated how important the securing of Sainsbury’s is to the potential successful redevelopment of these sites and to Glossop as a whole and the important and exciting benefits and opportunities this will bring to the town.”   bridget.oconnell@rbi.co.uk