Bandstand Square Developments, a joint venture between Moyallen, owners of Peacocks shopping centre; Surrey county council; and Woking borough council, have submitted two planning applications to redevelop the western part of Woking town centre.
The Victoria Square proposal would deliver 125,000 sq ft of shops anchored by a 60,000 sq ft Marks & Spencer; a 190-bedroom four-star hotel with conference facilities, spa and gym in a 21-storey tower; 392 flats in two towers of 28 and 34 storeys; a medical centre; 380 additional car parking spaces, and two new public plazas.
The new fire station would be larger than the existing station, with 20 homes above, and would be completed prior to the decommissioning of the existing facility.
Councillor John Kingsbury, leader of Woking borough council, said: “The proposals provide a unique opportunity to improve the town centre facilities for residents and visitors and to attract new business. Creating up to 730 jobs, Victoria Square will provide an exciting new quarter for Woking, anchored by Marks & Spencer, which is making a welcome return to the town.”
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