{"id":61568,"date":"2015-09-16T10:06:44","date_gmt":"2015-09-16T10:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=909acd4fd7e866de4252021046057f20"},"modified":"2015-09-16T10:06:44","modified_gmt":"2015-09-16T10:06:44","slug":"press-release-ministers-pave-way-for-major-croydon-revamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=61568","title":{"rendered":"Press release: Ministers pave way for major Croydon revamp"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A major revamp of Croydon town centre took a step closer today (16 September 2015) after ministers confirmed a compulsory purchase order for the Whitgift Shopping Centre.<\/p>\n

The decision paves the way for a \u00a31 billion regeneration in the heart of the borough – a move which will spur further development and bring new custom and business to the town.<\/p>\n

Developers Westfield and Hammerson want to completely redevelop the ageing shopping centre, building a modern retail hub with leisure, accommodation and community facilities fit for a 21st century metropolitan destination.<\/p>\n

It is the latest in a line of developments over recent years in the south London borough, including the multi-million pound mixed-use development at Ruskin Square and the residential Morello scheme near East Croydon station. <\/p>\n

Planning Minister Brandon Lewis said: <\/p>\n

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Croydon is a town on the rise and as a One Nation government we\u2019re determined to support that.<\/p>\n

This decision allows for an ambitious \u00a31 billion redevelopment of the town centre that will transform it into a vibrant hub that people want to visit.<\/p>\n

It has the potential to bring massive benefits to local people and businesses and will ensure Croydon continues its transformation into a first-class destination.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The 3-storey Whitgift Centre was built between 1965 and 1970. Its dated design has led to growing calls to redevelop the shopping centre as Croydon increasingly looks to transform itself into a vibrant metropolitan hub. <\/p>\n

Ministers have now confirmed a compulsory purchase order for the 7-hectare site.<\/p>\n

The plans have the potential to provide a major overhaul of the area between Poplar Walk, Wellesley Road, George Street and North End. <\/p>\n

They include proposals for 136,500 square metres of retail space, 16,400 square metres of leisure facilities, 1,100 square metres of community facilities and 1,900 square metres of offices.<\/p>\n

Further information<\/h2>\n

Croydon borough council made the compulsory purchase order.<\/p>\n

The order was considered at a public inquiry which began on 3 February 2015 and ran until 13 March 2015. <\/p>\n

After considering the independent planning inspector\u2019s report following the inquiry, together with all other relevant matters, the Secretary of State has agreed with the inspector\u2019s recommendation to approve the order. <\/p>\n

The site has outline planning permission. The detail of the proposals will need to be approved, by Croydon borough council at a later date. <\/p>\n

Croydon council will arrange for the decision letter to be available for inspection at the council offices and website. <\/p>\n

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