Tower Shopping Centre, Hoddeson

Redevelopment of an outdated 1960’s shopping centre for a new 5,410 sq m gross Class A1 foodstore, refurbished shops, multi-level parking, and a new 75 bed hotel.

The application site was constrained by a substantial residential tower which has been retained. The new floorspace had to be designed around this. In addition, the site is within a Conservation Area, an area of known archaeological importance, and in close proximity to a number of listed buildings.

Financial viability and complex ownership issues resulted in phasing and further design constraints to retain the existing residential tower and part of a retail arcade.

An important element of the scheme was the need to re-establish and improve pedestrian links with the High Street to encourage linked trips.