Grosvenor Britain & Ireland and Southampton City Council are delighted to announce that that the revised planning application for a new arts complex in the City was approved yesterday by Southampton City Council’s planning committee.
Simon Armstrong, project manager at Grosvenor Britain & Ireland said:” This is excellent news for the scheme and the City. We are moving forward and, after some further exploratory works and more detailed design, expect to start on site with contractors in the autumn.”
Councillor Simon Letts, Leader of Southampton City Council said:
“The approval of the planning application for the arts complex moves us closer to delivering the centre piece of the Cultural Quarter. I want to see builders on site as soon as possible as we work hard to stimulate the city’s cultural and artistic economy. It is an example of how the city council continues, under this administration, to work with partners to attract investment to our city and create jobs for local residents.”
The 100,000 sq ft scheme includes 6 restaurants and 38 flats, alongside the new arts complex which comprises auditoria, studio and creation space for the performing arts, a contemporary art gallery (John Hansard Gallery, University of Southampton) and media facilities provided by City Eye, all of which will be arranged around the newly landscaped Guildhall Square.
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland and Southampton City Council have been working closely with architects CZWG to ensure the delivery of a premium product and enhanced public realm for the Cultural Quarter. The unusual mix of residential, retail and arts space will be seamlessly integrated through outstanding design to cement the complex as a flagship development.
For further information:
Contact: Sorrel Comley, Media Relations, Grosvenor Britain & Ireland
Tel: + 44(0)207 312 6101
Email: [email protected]
26 June 2013