British Land, joint owner of Meadowhall in Sheffield, has submitted a detailed planning application to Sheffield City Council for a £300m Meadowhall leisure hall.
The planning submission follows extensive consultation by British Land with a wide range of stakeholders. Public exhibitions were held in June and October this year with 93% of respondents expressing support for the proposals.
The extension comprises a 330,000 sq ft multi-level extension housed under an elegant glazed roof, which will add dining and entertainment options not currently available at Meadowhall, as well as high-quality internal and external spaces for events and community use.
The plans also include a new open-air terrace that will allow visitors to dine outside. The leisure hall will be integrated with the front of the existing centre to create a new multi-levelled, landscaped open space.
Sheffield City Council is expected to make a decision in spring 2017.
Charles Maudsley, head of retail and leisure for British Land, said: “Understanding and anticipating our customers’ needs is a key strategic focus area and the Meadowhall leisure hall proposals respond to the changing way people live their lives. The exciting £60m refurbishment completing next year, the continued leasing success and leisure hall plans combined reinforce our commitment to ensuring Meadowhall remains an outstanding place for modern consumer lifestyles.
Richard Wright, executive director of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, said: “As consumers, retailers and Sheffield evolves, so too must Meadowhall. The leisure hall, however, goes much further. It will retain spend in the Sheffield City Region by ensuring residents do not need to travel out of the area to fulfill their shopping and leisure needs.”
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