Plans for the redevelopment of Silverstone took a step forward this week following the adoption of the joint Silverstone circuit development brief by
The brief sets out a vision for the famous F1 circuit, including land use and infrastructure requirements against which any future planning application has to be assessed.
A range of facilities are proposed, including a new pit and paddock complex for the circuit along with a manufacturer test centre, a business park, an extreme sport and leisure complex, two hotels, a university campus, a ‘Welcome Centre’ and some new homes near the circuit.
Spencer Canning, development director at Silverstone, said: “The adoption of the development brief means that for the first time in its long and illustrious history, Silverstone is now being considered as a whole, with an eye towards what it can deliver to the
“This is an important step towards creating a framework for the delivery of a world-class venue for motorsport, education and high technology development.”
Managing director of Silverstone Circuits Richard Phillips added: “We can now complete the preparation of a planning application to bring the circuit facilities into the 21st Century and transform Silverstone into a world leading centre for business, leisure and technology.”
A planning application for the new Pit and Paddock facility is now being finalised with a submission expected to be made in spring 2008.
