Proposals

What’s proposed?

To create a contemporary extension to the current retail environment that will be in-keeping with the existing structure and will enhance the identity of the Market Place. 

·         Extension of existing Waitrose store

·         Creation of two new retail units

·         Improved access and design of the car park

Benefiting the local community 

Through improving and extending the current facilities of the Market Place, the proposal would create significant benefits to anyone heading into the town centre on a regular basis.

·         The increase in size of the existing Waitrose store will allow greater product range and an improved shopping environment.

·         The creation of additional retail space within the existing retail environment will bring new investment into the town centre, increasing choice and reducing the need to travel elsewhere for shopping needs.

·         The car park will be redesigned over two floors with the access points remodelled to ease congestion at the entrance and exit. The spaces will be designed to contemporary standards with dedicated accessible spaces, parent & child spaces, motorcycle bays and covered cycle spaces.

·         The proposal will regenerate the town centre retail environment, reinforcing its identity and creating a focus point for Burgess Hill.

The proposal is designed to look at key issues with the current look and layout of the area with the key principal being to create a contemporary extension to the existing retail environment whilst improving access to the area. 

 

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