Shrewsbury Castle Quarter

CASTLE STREET

VISION AND DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

Created and designed by: CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND

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STUDY AREA

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THE VISION

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THE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

p. 33 INTRODUCTION

The Big Town Plan Partnership, made up of Shropshire Background and Intention of the document Council, Shrewsbury Town Council and the Shrewsbury BID, commissioned LDA Design to deliver a Vision and This document acts as the next chapter in the story of the Development Framework (the Framework) for the Castle Big Town Plan (BTP). The BTP was created as an ambitious Street area of Shrewsbury. Informed by a thorough plan for the town, setting out recommendations for understanding of the areas challenges and opportunities, growth of Shrewsbury and defining projects that can bring this document sets out key projects which will regenerate funding to the town. and enhance this distinctive area. The Big Town Plan sets out key priorities for change; The Framework is intended to define a vision for Castle Street by defining the people and activities that will occupy » improving pedestrian and cycle connections, the area in the future, as well as define key development » defining opportunities for innovation, opportunities, as well as key public realm opportunities » embracing new work patterns, and further opportunities for the adaptive reuse of existing » creating a vision of well-being including buildings. As well as development and design solutions, such aspects as increased green this Framework provides a clear delivery strategy for the spaces and better quality designs. outcomes proposed. These priorities and the principles held within the plan The key aim of the Framework is to understand how have been used as a starting point for the Framework. Shrewsbury can unlock its economic, cultural and residential potential by attracting more people to the area. The Framework has been shaped by a thorough understanding of the area, informed by townscape and This document consists of two parts: analysis of Castle market analysis. Alongside the analysis, a number of Street and its surrounding, and the vision followed by a meetings and consultations with stakeholders, officers, development framework driven upon the collaborative businesses and residents have contributed to this report. work with individuals and organisations of Shrewsbury.

We see the Framework as a blueprint for change in the Castle Street area.

View from Castle Street through a gate to the Archive Building 5 THE STUDY AREA

The study area is defined on the adjacent plan (figure 1).

Generally the site extends from the station to the north to Pride Hill/ St Marys to the south. The study considers the immediate surroundings of Castle Street, including roads and paths leading east and west towards the Smithfield Road and Wyle Cop.

There are several key town assets located along the street including the Castle, the former School Building (the Library), the Darwin Statue, former Granada Cinema building (Buzz Bingo), as well as key green spaces in front of the Castle.

Figure 2 Movement and Connectivity The following pages provides a strategic analysis of the study area and the challenges and opportunities related to the area.

Figure 3 Strategic Green Infrastructure

Figure 4 Linear Historic Urban Grain Figure 1 Castle Street Development Framework Study Area 7 Historic Context

The history of Shrewsbury’s people, industry and trade is a key driver in the growth of the town and, indeed, sits at the heart of our appreciation of the place. Shrewsbury Station Figure 8 20th century inter war The historic growth of Shrewsbury, and Castle Street itself, has framed the form and use of Castle Street for many years. With a largely unspoiled medieval layout, Shrewsbury is a popular destination for visitors and residents in Shropshire.

The town’s location within the River Severn, and latterly Figure 5 Medieval to pre industrial 1800 the arrival of the railway station, meant that the growth of the town centre has been confined to a small area with connections out to the wider residential fringes. This has resulted in a compact and dense urban centre which has leant itself to trade and civic uses.

The 20th century growth expanded the towns edge to the north along the railway, thus confirming Castle Street’s importance as a key gateway into the town from Library, the former Blower’s Repository Figure 9 20th Century post war the railway line.

The dense historic form of Shrewsbury has largely remained intact. This creates a narrow and active street scene along Castle Street.

However, the modern development such as the Darwin Shopping Centre and Buzz Bingo (formerly the Granada Cinema) have created larger, less permeable urban blocks. Figure 6 19th Century This restricts links to the west and east of the street.

With over 600 listed buildings within Shrewsbury, almost the entire town sits within conservation area boundary. Castle Street is home to three of Shrewsbury’s most Shrewsbury Castle important historic assets; the Castle, the Railway Station and the Library (former School Building). Figure 10 Late 20th century The former school building, now a library and civic building, was attended by Charles Darwin. Despite a statue of Darwin being located alongside Castle Street, there is currently limited reference to this important figure in the town’s history.

The Castle is now home to a regimental museum and hosts a number of public and private events throughout the year. The site, however, is somewhat disconnected from the street and the town due to poor visibility from Figure 7 Late 19th century - Early 20th century pre WW I the street.

1-2 Castle Gates

Figure 11 21st century The historic urban fabric of Castle Street is significant and should be preserved and enhanced through the Framework. Where development proposals impact upon a listed structure this should be fully justified to ensure responses are sensitive to their setting. Ultimately, the intent is to enhance the appearance, use or setting of buildings within the area.

Following high level historic analysis we have found several historic plans and images which provide an insight into the form, appearance and use of Castle Street over the 19th and 20th Century.

The adjacent plan from the late 19th Century highlights the fine urban grain that the street had prior to the development of the Darwin and the Granada Cinema in the early to mid 20th Century. It also shows how the medieval form of the town has largely remained unchanged.

The subdivision of the current Buzz Bingo site and its elongated form shows a distinctive arrival into Shrewsbury from the station, one which has been lost.

Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland. https://maps.nls.uk/index.html Castle Street, OS 25 Inch 1892-1914

10 Townscape Analysis

The street currently acts as a key vehicular thoroughfare Pedestrian Experience into the town, providing movement for cars, service vehicles and buses. The street is home to a number of The pedestrian experience of Castle Street is currently shops and restaurants which require drop-off and pick-up dominated by traffic movement. This is primarily due to facilities. All of which contributes to a busy street scene, the narrow pavements, the tight urban form of the area dominated by traffic. and the width of the carriageway.

The area has a rich palette of architecture with the The street, in parts, is cluttered with signage, medieval and Tudor styles prevalent. More recent infrastructure and parking spaces. This impedes Victorian architecture is seen within infill plots to the pedestrian movement along the Castle Street corridor as north and south of the study area. The meandering street people are squeezed tight against buildings. scene creates a number of interesting corners and edges up and down the street. This provides a key features The width of the street and pavement becomes slightly along the route, including gable ends, building frontages wider once the street turns the bend at the apex of the and spaces. The form of the area, however, does mean hill, alongside the Library and Castle buildings. This width that legible routes into the town are not instantly change denotes a character change from the historic recognisable. Wayfinding would help in terms of guiding core of Castle Street towards the central retail zone of people towards Pride Hill via Castle Street. Shrewsbury.

The gradient of the street, alongside the afore mentioned pavement width, can make the street difficult to travel along for less able members of society. The provision of benches and places to pass each other would make a significant change to these people and also provide space to dwell, something which is currently lacking.

The pedestrian experience of arriving from the railway station is currently one of a cluttered street scene dominated by car parking, junctions and traffic lights. Clear wayfinding and defined routes would help facilitate a clearer route into the town or towards the river front. Figure 12 Castle Street Analysis Plan

Castle Gates showing mixed form, vernacular and building line

Castle Gates - Smithfield Rd junction, a cluttered and vehicular domi- Castle Gates towards the Library, with narrow pavement on both sides nated arrival to the town of the street and an unclear route towards the town centre Castle Street, from Pride Hill

12 13 Public Transport off and pick-up to the south adjacent to H&M and to the north outside the Shrewsbury Coffee House. The nature of businesses on the street means that the bus lane is There are three bus stops located along Castle Street; two regularly used by businesses for informal loading and co-located stops opposite H&M at the south of the street unloading, causing congestion on the street as buses near Pride Hill, and one adjacent to the Railway Station. pass. There are two additional bus stops on St Mary’s Street at Church of St Mary the Virgin, approximately 100m from A number of private residential parking spaces are the end of Castle Street. provided to the rear of properties and accessed off Windsor Place, School Gardens, Meadow Place and Castle Apart from the bus stop by the train station, all bus stop Street itself. shelters are located within the pavement which further exacerbates the constrained pedestrian environment The railway station currently provides surface car parking, along Castle Street. as well as a taxi rank. Anecdotally it is understood that a number of taxi’s use the parking area outside Buzz Bingo All five bus stops serve a high frequency of local and Park & as a drop-off area. Ride services. The site is within easy reach of a number of larger surface Linear division of bus lane, highway, parking and pavement Well designed and high quality materials at loading bay, however regular- As well as local connections the bus station at Riverside ly used for drop-off and a multi-storey car parks located at Riverside and and the railway station provide regional and national Frankwell. connections for Shrewsbury. In particular, rail connections to Manchester and Birmingham provide significant The complex, medieval grid of Shrewsbury and densely connections for commuters, in particular. built-up town centre results in number of one-way streets which cover almost the entire town centre. This results in The strategy for public transport movement throughout vehicles circling the town in the hope of finding a parking the town is under review as part of the Town Centre space. Masterplan. A rationalisation of parking arrangements is required Parking to reduce the impact on the street scene and reduce congestion issues on Castle Street. Better connectivity to Castle Street is served by a mixture of public and private alternative car parking locations within or outside of the car parking. On-street parking is provided at five points town centre will assist in increasing pedestrian priority in along the street, with defined provision for service drop- the area.

Car parking and taxi rank at Shrewsbury railway station On-street parking on Castle Street

Vehicle access on back alleys leading to Castle Street Walking and driving in the bus lane Figure 13 Site Movement Analysis 1515 Land Use and the Built Environment Figure 14 Upper and Ground Floor Land Uses

The dominant land use in the study area is retail, which is largely provided on the ground floor with residential properties on the upper floors and to the rear. A mix of civic uses are located to the centre of the study area; including information services, the Archive, the Library and the Town Council. A small amount of commercial office space, including co-working, is located sporadically throughout the study area. Finally, the Buzz Bingo site provides a leisure use on a prominent site within the study area. Surrounding land uses are dominated by transport, retail and residential properties. Independent grocery store on Castle Gates Castle Street has a number of prominent corners and edges which, along with the topography of the street, create an interesting architectural form throughout the study area. Active frontages positively address Castle Street and create activity along the majority of the route.

Generally, there is good occupancy within the study area, however increased vacant plots are evident to the south of the street as you reach Pride Hill. This vacancy has led to some poorly maintained shop frontages. Generally, however, the ground floors and shop frontages are of a good quality.

Upper floors are, again, generally of a good standard. There are however pockets of poorly maintained upper floors at the north of street near the station and towards Independent food and beverage services on Castle Gates Pride Hill. Care must be taken to ensure occupancy of the upper floors, and any treatment does not detract from the external appearance of the building.

Several back alleys running from Castle Street, including Meadow Place, are poorly maintained and poorly lit. This creates safety and environmental issues for the surrounding area and communities. Windsor Place is a good example of a back streets which can provide a positive connection onto and across the street.

Retail Food and Beverage Various services alongside Castle Street Professional Services Leisure and Assembly Community and Health Residential

16 Transport 17 Public Realm and Open Space The space is underused due to its enclosed nature and separation from the road.

There are two key spaces around the former School The Castle grounds opposite provide a large open space Building and the Castle grounds which provide significant which is well planted and maintained. The space is again green amenity space. Due to changes in level, poor separated from the road by a large historic wall, which wayfinding and a cluttered street scene these spaces are creates a constrained access point opposite the Library slightly disjointed from the street. gardens.

As discussed previously the street provides narrow As a priority, there is a need to create a better visual and pavements to the north which creates a confined public physical connection between the two spaces to deliver a realm, however there is some relief at key junctions (inc. more usable and engaged space. Meadow Place). The station arrival is constrained and dominated by a car park. No direct physical or visual link Key arrival and destination spaces are needed along is provided to the Castle and legible routes towards the Castle Street, accompanied by an enhanced street scene town centre are poor. The sense of arrival, therefore, is in and improvements to key junctions. great need of improvement.

Formal gardens above Castle Street at Castle Planters illuminating corners and thresholds There is limited green open space within the study area, however a defined garden is provided outside of the Library which is home to the statue of Charles Darwin. The space is separated from the road by a large grade II listed historic wall, which dominates the street scene.

Incidental spaces at corners High quality pavements, although constrained in width

Formal gardens around Darwin Statue outside former School Buildings Views of the Castle dominated by a car park Figure 15 Public Realm Analysis (Library) Views Owing the geometry of Castle Street the key view points are located at the turning points of the street adjacent to the Castle and the Library. There are a number of landmark buildings along Castle Street, including the Station, the Castle, the Castle Wall, The photos on the adjacent page identify key views the Buzz Bingo (former Granada Cinema), Shropshire which exist throughout the site. Council gate and the Library. Many of these buildings are hidden behind a complex roof scape and views are often glimpses or edges. The Castle, in particular, is hidden from view and work is needed to integrate with the street.

Views of the station provide the most complete views of a building from Castle Street.

View from railway station upon arrival View south from Castle Gate, a glimpse of the School Building

Looking north from Castle Street, well concluded vista Complex offset views up a meandering route

Poorly framed views toward the riverside Cluttered view of the Castle looking north from Castle Street Figure 16 Views Analysis 21 Consultation

A series of stakeholder meetings and a design workshops In order to capture an understanding of the perception of have helped shape the Framework. the place by younger people we held a separate workshop with a group of young Shrewsbury residents. The first stage of engagement was a series of stakeholder meetings. In addition to meetings with representatives This repeated the themes tabled at the previous sessions from the Big Town Plan Partnership we met local but focussed much more on experience and outcomes to residents, agents, businesses and council members. define how the space is used or could be used. These meetings provided an introduction to the area for the design team and provided a greater knowledge of Many thoughts were gathered and we heard such ideas Castle Street and its surroundings. as:

In September 2019 we gathered consultees for a co- » greening the town, creation workshop session which focussed on identifying » improving cycle connections, opportunities and challenges for the area. This was » creating spaces for people to enjoy followed by a design session which sought to define and feel comfortable in. development and design solutions for the area. Following the co-creation workshop we held a public drop-in The outcomes of these sessions have directly influenced session to gather further thoughts and ideas from a wider the outcomes set out within the Framework, outlined on audience. the following pages.

The key themes suggested by attendees were: » pavements, footfall and pausing opportunities » improving cycle infrastructure » creating welcoming arrival point » more planting » clear wayfinding » central public space » independent retail offer

Co-creation design workshop with key stakeholders

22 2323 Summary of Castle Street

The analysis set out on the previous pages can be neatly Things to see and do summarised using the Healthy Streets analysis tool Make the most of key assets such as the Castle and the established by Transport for London (TfL). This Healthy School Building. Continue the growth of independent retail Streets approach is used to improve air quality, reduce and restaurant/ bar culture. Provide opportunities for congestion and help make London’s diverse communities events, markets and meanwhile uses on the street. Provide greener, healthier and more attractive places to live, work, a leisure and/ or culture destination within Shrewsbury. play and do business. All issues and aims that should be shared in Shrewsbury. People feel safe Improve quality and lighting in hidden back alleys and routes We hope to put health and people at the heart of design and off Castle Street. Deliver quality, particularly around the development decisions, helping everyone to use cars less station, in development and public realm to improve the and to walk, cycle and use public transport more. environment and the activities that happen in the area. The analysis adjacent and below draws out the challenges and opportunities for Castle Street, highlighting the People choose to walk, cycle and use public themes that need to be addressed. transport Reduce dominance of the highway and hand space back to Together, these create a framework that should instruct pedestrians and cyclists. Improve legibility and way-finding and shape the future development of the area, to ensure up and across the street. Allow space to dwell and rest on that it becomes a successful, resilient and exciting part of the hill, let people enjoy the amazing buildings. Shrewsbury. Not too noisy Pedestrian from all walks of life Reduce traffic and control flow to reduce impact of Castle Street needs to act for many people. It is the key engine noise on residents and businesses on the street, arrival space for visitors, residents and businesses to encouraging use of street edges and upper floors. Shrewsbury. An engaging, accessible space should be achieved through increased independent retail and food & Places to stop and rest beverage to enliven the area further. Provide spaces and seating (inc. steps) at key points up and Clear aim down the street. Allow spaces for dwelling and enjoyment framed by active and resilient uses. A clear identity is needed. A better, more positive, relationship with the Castle, the river, Pride Hill and the School Building is needed. Shade and shelter Make the most of the enclosed urban form to deliver shelter People feel relaxed and shade on the street. Make the most of south facing street outlook to deliver on-street dining and spill-out Provide better opportunities to engage with high quality retail. gardens and public spaces. Reduce traffic on Castle Street and its junctions to reduce conflict between users. De- clutter the street scene. Increased planting and landscape Easy to cross to make the area more green and convivial. Increase crossing points up and down the street through Figure 17 Healthy Streets analysis of Castle Street pedestrian priority areas and formal crossing points.

25 THE VISION

CASTLE QUARTER: A NEW GATEWAY TO SHREWSBURY The area will be redefined as Castle Quarter, providing a Pedestrians will have priority, with space provided to unique opportunity to provide a gateway for an even more meander up and down Castle Street at your own pace. successful, welcoming and liveable Shrewsbury town Rather than a traffic dominated corridor the street will SHREWSBURY CASTLE centre. be handed back to pedestrians, providing footfall for the businesses that are thriving up and down the street and Castle Quarter will become one of Shrewsbury’s primary creating an enjoyable place to be. destinations offering independent shops, vibrant bars and restaurants, event spaces, museums, conferencing It will be an every day and every time place. A place QUARTER and office space within an attractive and connected for commuters, workers, shoppers, families, young environment. professionals, students, retirees, tourists...everyone making the most of a place with identity, energy and history. The Castle Quarter will provide enhanced connections into the town centre and towards Riverside, as well as providing places to pause and enjoy within the Quarter.

DESTINATION PLACES REDUCED TRAFFIC

GENEROUS PAVEMENTS SENSE OF ARRIVAL

To re-energise Castle Street as a distinctive and inviting

CULTURE, BUSINESS AND LEISURE © Kinloch Engineering Ltd. Sheffield, UK © exeterexiles.co.uk Exeter, UK DESTINATION WITHIN SHREWSBURY

2929 CREATING CASTLE QUARTER

In order to realise the vision we have set out below key A Sense of Arrival characteristics of change. These characteristics are given Through enhanced public spaces and sensitive more detail in the following development framework and development the Framework will establish a better sense delivery strategy. of arrival into the town. This will frame the route up Castle Street, creating a positive entrance and clear legible routes Create an Identity into the town for various needs. The framework will provide Through a full place-making exercise the Castle Quarter’s clear routes onto Pride Hill, towards the river and north Build on Existing Independent Culture and Street Scene Improve connections towards the river and castle brand will be defined. The use of wayfinding and signage beyond the railway line to unlock surrounding growth to create a distinctive and recognisable place identity will opportunities. be paramount. Consistency and vibrancy in sensitively designed shop frontages will reinforce the sense of place. Reclaim the Street Seasonal Events We have already outlined the need to reduce the dominance of the car in the area. A redesigned highway and street will Making the most of a collaborative business and residential create a positive pedestrian and cycle environment where community the Quarter should become home to a regular people can move through the area safely with an ability to programme of events. Events and markets should be used dwell and enjoy the spaces which are already a great asset to provide seasonal entertainment for visitors, businesses to the Castle Quarter. and residents. This will reinforce the place brand of Castle Quarter as an independent and fun place to be, as well as Improve Connections drive footfall. The role of Castle Street as a movement corridor will not change, just the nature of movement. it will be at a Seasonal craft and food markets, outdoor cinema/ theatre, pedestrian or cycle pace, not that of a car. Building on the concerts, pop-up parks and other events are recommended concept of Cities for All we want it to work for 8 year old and for the area. The use of temporary closures would inject 80 year old pedestrians. Through safe, spacious, legible and early energy into the vision and show the trajectory of connected streets we can achieve this. change on Castle Street through this Framework. Foster Innovation and Independent Spirit Foster an Independent Spirit As well as linear routes we want to facilitate cross- Reclaim Streets for Pedestrians movement towards Riverside and the Castle, making the The programme of events and the recommended key most of improved side streets along Castle Street. moves set out in the Framework should ultimately aim to continue the existing independent culture that has Re-energising and Celebrating Historic Assets been established in the area. Shops, restaurants, bars Castle Quarter is home to some amazing buildings. This and businesses should compliment each other, providing Framework will seek to re-integrate them with the street something distinctive to what is on offer in the rest through improved visibility, connections and an enhanced of Shrewsbury. Ultimately providing a collaborative programme of active uses. The adaptive re-use of vacant or community of businesses to ensure the resilient and under performing properties will create a lively ground floor energetic future for the Quarter. and liveable upper floor.

Unlock Potential Development sites that will deliver sustainable growth for the area, offering land uses and value that is complimentary to the character and values set out in this Framework.

30 Improve the Sense of Arrival Celebrate the Historic Assets THE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

CASTLE QUARTER: A NEW GATEWAY TO SHREWSBURY THE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

This section outlines the development framework for the Castle Quarter. It establishes clear layers of intervention and recommendations for change related to movement, urban design, public realm and development.

The adjacent plan outlines the high level vision for Castle Quarter, a place defined by highways, public realm and key development interventions that increase vibrancy and create a high quality sense of arrival.

The outcomes of the framework are framed by;

» key design drivers which set out design principles for change in the area » key moves and/ or recommendations that respond to these drivers

Figure 18 Castle Quarter Vision and Development Framework URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK

The clear aim of this framework is to enhance the • Work with the Station to link passengers to the town experience and character of this key arrival point and and provide adequate parking/ pick up provision away connection into the town. from the existing southern entrance in order to free up this space as an arrival point Shrewsbury Castle Quarter can become a new gateway • Deliver growth through redevelopment of sites, presenting the town as a thriving, attractive and frontage enhancements and change of use at key prosperous place to live and work. Such an appearance locations could have a great impact on the entire town economy as • Link the Castle and the School Building to create a well as wider region. central destination within the Quarter

Design Drivers

• Enhance corridor between Station and Pride Hill to deliver pedestrian priority and an vibrant approach to the town core • Create two distinctive primary focal points along the corridor at the station and adjacent to the former School Building, defined by enhanced public spaces and active uses • Define attractive focal points at key junctions at Meadow Place, Windsor Place and School Gardens with enhanced public realm • Enhanced secondary routes linking Castle Quarter to the west (the river), via Meadow Place or through the Darwin Shopping Centre, and the east (the south of the town), via Windsor Place.

Legend

Pedestrian priority corridor

Enhanced side street/ secondary connection

Key junction

Enhanced public space

Key corner/ frontage

36 Improved station connection (N-S) 37 Urban Design Framework MOVEMENT FRAMEWORK

Whilst this study is not a full movement strategy, it is weekends to test car parking and road width clear that movement is a key driver in the future of the approach streets growth. We have therefore defined key movement • Consider rearrangement of junction off Smithfield interventions and provided recommendations for the Road and Castle Street, as shown in figure 48 (one area. way in and left/ right turn) • Castle Gates past the station and under the railway Design Drivers would also be narrowed to 4.5m which would again allow for contraflow cycling (southbound). The • Reduce the dominance of the highway pavement should be widened on the southern side to • Improve the pedestrian environment give the pubs/cafés some sunny spill-out space and • Create secondary connections across Castle Street also make it easier for longer vehicles to make the left to facilitate links to Riverside, in particular turn from Castle Gates into the link under the railway • Introduce cycling infrastructure to provide safe and bridge efficient movement up and down the street • Move bus shelters away from buildings to the south to allow for pavement widening Initial Recommendations • Improve connections onto the Dana Footbridge, as well as enhancement to Meadow Place, to facilitate • Narrow the existing carriageway to 4.5m from the cross movement Howard Street to Pride Hill allowing for single lane of one-way traffic and two-way cycle movement Due to the scope of this study we have not fully costed • Remove all on-street parking, with only provision for or tested any of the above recommendations. It is, loading/ unloading and disabled parking, accessed however, considered that interventions would require via a 50mm and 25mm kerb respectively to reduce approximately 472m of new road along Castle Street conflict with cyclists (between the bridge and Pride Hill), 100m enhancement • It is recommended that loading and unloading times on Meadow Place and 62m of new road on Smithfield Road are restricted as part of the strategy to reduce to align with aspirations. vehicular movement, e,g. before 10am and after 4pm • Allow two-way cycling on Castle Street, delivered as The wider access strategy being undertaken by GHA and part of a wider strategic cycle approach for the town Stantec should consider these recomendations as part of • Permit cycling on Pride Hill at core times their study. • Consider temporary/ meanwhile closure on

Legend

Two-way cycle route

Enhanced pedesrtian connectivity

Enhanced public realm

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Figure 19 Movement Framework PUBLIC REALM FRAMEWORK

This framework identifies three key public realm interventions that will enhance the setting of Castle Quarter and deliver key destinations and arrival spaces for the area.

Design Drivers

• Reduce the dominance of the highway • Improve the pedestrian environment • Define high quality new public spaces within Castle Quarter • Create a distinctive gateway identity for the town • Provide opportunities to appreciate the fantastic built form of the Quarter • Increase footfall for businesses and enjoyment of the areas assets (inc. the Castle and the Library) Station Square • Create defined junctions and focal points to facilitate movement and increase legibility • Maintain character and improve the setting of listed buildings, and buildings of note

Initial Proposals

• Station Square: The arrival point for many coming to the town is currently a very cluttered and car dominated experience. This framework proposes removing all parking from the station frontage and reducing car movement within the square creating a pedestrian square with a central water feature in its place. • Streetscape Enhancements: By reducing the road width, there is the opportunity to increase the pedestrian friendly nature of the street. This will primarily be achieved through introducing street Darwin Square trees, occasional planters and seating opportunities. • Darwin Square: Shrewsbury Castle and Library are beautiful buildings and key historic assets to the town. Therefore, this framework proposes a new public square which interconnects these buildings and increases their visibility from the street.

Legend

Two-way cycle route

Enhanced pedesrtian connectivity

Enhanced public realm 40 41 Figure 20 Public Realm and Streetscene Interventions in Castle Quarter Narrowed highway Station Square

The vision for this space is to create a major square for Shrewsbury. Defining a strong arrival and departure space for pedestrians arriving into the town. The space will provide a clear sense of arrival with areas to stop and enjoy views up to the Castle and create a welcome onto Castle Street through a rationalised junction.

To achieve this vision the framework proposes to:

» Remove all parking provision from the Sheffield Station Water Features station forecourt and reduce car movement to a simple pickup and drop off area for cars and a small amount of taxis. » Move parking and taxi rank to the north of the station on Howard Street » Improve junction opposite the station to be pedestrian priority- through Station Square visual the creation of a raised table along Smithfield Road and Castle Gates » Reduced Castle Gates and Addition of street trees and cycle parking in the area Smithfield Road to a single » direction and lane, with Improved wayfinding and clear public realm pedestrain priority. design directing people along the Castle Street » Central public realm feature (fountain, public art or planting) with seating » Well designed active frontage in the Station with designated A3 and A5 uses facing onto the square at the ground floor » One lane drop off/pick up Raised Water mirror Clearly frame desire lines towards only. One way system Castle Quarter and Riverside, as well Raised planting to improve as up to the Castle via Dana Raised planting to screen junction drop off zone with seating

Raised water feature with seating

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Station Square plan Indicative Street Sectionand Street Scene Enhancements Darwin Square

The vision of Darwin Square is to create a destination public space at the mid point of Castle Quarter, connecting the Castle and the former School Building. Placing the statue of Charles Darwin at its centre the space will celebrate his legacy and the assets that sit either side of him.

The space will increase connectivity across Castle Street with materials and street treatment providing synergy between the spaces. Steps will be introduced to create more open and welcoming entrances into both spaces. The use of Street precedent shallow steps will be used to provide areas to sit and enjoy the space. The steps will make the most of the changes in level and provide fantastic vistas up and down the street.

To achieve this vision the framework proposes to:

» Partially remove listed wall along either side of Castle Street to create stepped and ramped access across the space » Removal of all parking » Raised platform and reduced kerb to facilitate seamless movement across the road and space » Planted steps and street furniture Castle Street and Darwin Square visual to provide places to sit and create a Pedestrianised square precedent- Kings Gallery Square destination setting across the space » Use of rain gardens and planting to provide sustainable urban drainage Additional level » Defined cycle lane up and down Castle access to the Dana Street to provide two-way movement » Potential relocation of the Charles Darwin statue Additional Steps to to a more prominent location facing the space the Darwin Library » Removal and partial removal of trees around the Castle to open up views from Castle Street » Introduction of street trees to define the space from rest of street » Programme the space for events and markets Multifunction stairs precedent-Pershing Park©Keith Stanley Relocated Darwin Statue and stepped gardens and Indicative Public Realm Costs seating Based on comparative projects of a similar nature we can provide a rough cost estimate for the two proposed public New Public artwork spaces based on the area of work proposed. The costs have been calculated at a build cost of £500 per sqm of new public space. Costs do not include consultancy fees.

New reading garden The below costs include associated ground works and costs of demolition/ excavation of existing public realm. The cost does not include for construction of any fountains, street furniture and maintenance of planters.

Roadside planters with Planting • Station Square 3273 m2 (including extended area)= directional signage £1.6m Road width reduced and • Darwin Square 2661m2= £1.3m raised table The costs provided are indicative and would require full cost analysis to confirm approach. Darwin Square plan OPPORTUNITY SITES

There are currently no vacant plots within the study area which, coupled with the dense urban form and high heritage value, limits development opportunities within Castle Quarter. However, opportunities do exist for the adaptive re-use and conversion of key sites and buildings along Castle Street. Design Drivers

• Identify development potential to unlock poorly defined, vacant or under performing sites/ buildings • Define eyk gateways into the Castle Quarter and frame the street positively • Maximise the use and activity generated by land uses within Castle Quarter • Enhance economic prosperity within the Castle Quarter • Define opportunities to link to surrounding strategic development sites (e.g. Riverside) Potential development along Meadow Place to frame routes and Initial Proposals enhance place

This development framework outlines two potential development sites which could have a significant positive impact on the Castle Quarter.

• A. Granada Cinema Site (Buzz Bingo) Residential Mixed Use Development Opportunity • B. Meadow Place (Conservative Club Site): Residential and/ or Hotel Development Opportunity

Each of these sites will provide both a significant new mixed use gateway to Shrewsbury and an enhanced link from Castle Quarter to the upcoming Riverside development.

The following sites provide a distinct opportunity for a potential change of use:

1. Smithfield Rd/ Castle Gates corner building 2. The Castle 3. 1A Castle Street 4. The former School Building (the Library) Potential redevelopment of Buzz Bingo and perimeter block 5. Unit 1, 5 Castle Street

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Figure 21 Potential Development Sites and Adaptive Reuse in Castle Quarter LEGEND NEW BUILD

LEGEND COMMERCIAL/RETAIL 3,290sqft LEGEND NEW BUILD NEW BUILD

TOWNHOUSE COMMERCIAL/RETAIL 3,290sqft COMMERCIAL/RETAIL 3,290sqft

2no. 3B5P @ 1070sqft TOWNHOUSE2no. 4B6P @ 1250sqft TOWNHOUSE

Total 4,640sqft 2no. 3B5P @ 1070sqft 2no. 3B5P @ 1070sqft 12no. BED 4B6P APARTMENT @ 1250sqft (2P) 2no. 4B6P @ 1250sqft

Total 4,640sqft Total 4,640sqft 8no. @ 600sqft 1 BED APARTMENT (2P) 1 BED APARTMENT (2P) Total 4,800sqft

28no. BED @ APARTMENT 600sqft (4P) 8no. @ 600sqft

Total 4,800sqft Total 4,800sqft 8no. @ 768sqft 2 BED APARTMENT (4P) 2 BED APARTMENT (4P) Total 6,144sqft

8no. @ 768sqft Z:\6891_BRITISH SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK 27.DWG SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK Z:\6891_BRITISH 38no. BED @ APARTMENT 768sqft (6P) Total 6,144sqft Total 6,144sqft 1no. @ 985sqft Z:\6891_BRITISH SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK 27.DWG SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK Z:\6891_BRITISH Z:\6891_BRITISH SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK 27.DWG SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK Z:\6891_BRITISH 3 BED APARTMENT (6P) 3 BED APARTMENT (6P) Total 985sqft

CIRCULATION/ANCILLARY1no. @ 985sqft 1,705sqft 1no. @ 985sqft BUILDING RE-PURPOSING COURTYARD ROOF EXTENSION CORNER ARTICULATION Total 985sqft DECKTotal ACCESS 985sqft2,301sqft

PRECEDENT IMAGES CIRCULATION/ANCILLARY 1,705sqft CIRCULATION/ANCILLARY 1,705sqft BUILDING RE-PURPOSING COURTYARD ROOF EXTENSION TOTAL NET CORNER ARTICULATION BUILDING RE-PURPOSING COURTYARD ROOF EXTENSION CORNER ARTICULATION NEW BUILD RESI. AREA 16,569sqft LEGEND DECK ACCESS 2,301sqft DECKNEW ACCESS BUILD 2,301sqft PRECEDENT IMAGES PRECEDENT IMAGES TOTAL GROSS TOTAL NET NEWTOTAL BUILD NET AREA 22,127sqft NEWCOMMERCIAL/RETAIL BUILD RESI. AREA 16,569sqft 3,290sqft NEW BUILD RESI. AREA 16,569sqft TOTAL NO. HOMES 21no. TOTAL GROSS TOTAL GROSS TOWNHOUSE NEW BUILD AREA 22,127sqft BINGONEW BUILD HALL AREA CONVERSION 22,127sqft

TOTAL2no. NO.3B5P HOMES @ 1070sqft 21no. TOTAL NO. HOMES 21no. COMMERCIAL/CULTURAL2no. 4B6P @ 1250sqft 13,545sqft BINGO HALL CONVERSION (approx.) BINGO HALL CONVERSION Total 4,640sqft EXISTING RETAIL 3,374sqft COMMERCIAL/CULTURAL1 BED APARTMENT (2P) 13,545sqft(approx.) COMMERCIAL/CULTURAL 13,545sqft (approx.) (approx.) GRANADA CINEMA 1 BED APARTMENT (2P) EXISTING8no. @ 600sqftRETAIL 3,374sqft EXISTING RETAIL 3,374sqft (approx.) (approx.) DUP. 3no.Total @ 658sqft 4,800sqft DUP. 11no. BED @ APARTMENT 600sqft (2P) 1 BED APARTMENT (2P) Opened for the first time as a cinema by the end of 1934, DUP. 2 BED APARTMENT (4P) DUP. Total 2,574sqft PARKING/ DUP. DUP. 3no. @ 658sqft ANCILLARY DUP. 3no. @ 658sqft DUP. 1no. @ 600sqft and designated a Grade II Listed building in 1995, the DUP. DUP. 21no. BED8no. @ APARTMENT 600sqft@ 768sqft (4P) DUP. DUP. DUP. 2,574sqft building is a key building within Shrewsbury. Discussions DUP. 2no.TotalTotal @ 898sqft 2,574sqft6,144sqft Total PARKING/ PARKING/ DUP. ANCILLARY ANCILLARY DUP. 1no. @ 1000sqft DUP. DUP. DUP. 26no. BED duplex APARTMENT @ 1059sqft (4P) 2 BED APARTMENT (4P) with the owner have confirmed that the building is not 27.DWG SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK Z:\6891_BRITISH 3 BED APARTMENT (6P) 2no.Total @ 898sqft 9,150sqft 2no. @ 898sqft currently fit for purpose due to its scale and location. 1no. @ 1000sqft 1no. @ 1000sqft 1no. @ 985sqft DUP. 36no. BED duplex APARTMENT @ 1059sqft (6P) DUP. 6no. duplex @ 1059sqft With some modifications to the interior of the block, the Total 985sqft LEGEND Total 9,150sqft Total 9,150sqft NEW BUILD 1no. duplex @ 1050sqft illustrated layout proposes a mixed use conversion of the CIRCULATION/ANCILLARY 1,705sqft 3 BED APARTMENT (6P) 3 BED APARTMENT (6P) BUILDING RE-PURPOSING COURTYARD ROOF EXTENSION CORNER ARTICULATION Total 1,050sqft bingo hall and a redevelopment of the perimeter of the DECK ACCESS 2,301sqft COMMERCIAL/RETAIL 3,290sqft PRECEDENT IMAGES CIRCULATION/ANCILLARY1no. duplex @ 1050sqft 8,304sqft 1no. duplex @ 1050sqft block . The latter would re-imagine the traditional active TOTAL NET Total 1,050sqft TOWNHOUSE TotalNEW BUILD RESI. AREA 1,050sqft16,569sqft urban form of the block with active frontage ton all sides. GROUND FLOOR PLAN MID LEVEL FLOOR PLAN UPPER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN CAR PARK 5375sqft A residential-led mixed use development can deliver a © Stijn Bollaert CIRCULATION/ANCILLARYTOTAL GROSS 8,304sqft CIRCULATION/ANCILLARY 8,304sqft Figure 23 Ground Floor Plan 2no. 3B5P @ 1070sqft Figure 24 Mid Floor Plan TOTALNEW NET BUILD AREA 22,127sqft GROUND FLOOR PLAN GROUNDMID LEVEL FLOOR FLOOR PLAN PLAN 2no. 4B6P @ 1250sqft MIDUPPER LEVEL LEVEL FLOOR FLOOR PLAN PLAN UPPER LEVEL FLOORCARCONVERSION PARK PLAN RESI. AREA 5375sqft12,774sqft CAR PARK 5375sqft valuable gateway into the Castle Quarter. Key to this will Corner building precedent TOTAL NO. HOMES 21no. Total 4,640sqft TOTAL GROSS BINGO HALL CONVERSION TOTAL NET be the retention of the renaissance style entrance to the CONVERSIONTOTAL NET AREA 39,652sqft CONVERSION RESI. AREA 12,774sqft 1 BED APARTMENT (2P) CONVERSION RESI. AREA (approx.)12,774sqft building of Castle Street. NOTES: TOTALCOMMERCIAL/CULTURAL NO.GROSS HOMES 14no. 13,545sqft TOTAL GROSS (approx.) 8no. @ 600sqft CONVERSION AREA 39,652sqft CONVERSION AREA 39,652sqft PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF GRADE II LISTED FORMER GRANADA CINEMA REQUIRED TO ACHEIVE LAYOUT (approx.) (approx.) NOTES: STAGEEXISTING AND BACKRETAIL OF HOUSE TO3,374sqft EXISTING Initial Proposals NOTES: Total 4,800sqft CINEMA BUILDING DEMOLISHED TOTAL NO. HOMES 14no.(approx.) TOTAL NO. HOMES 14no. ADAPTION OF INTERIOR OF GRADE II LISTED FORMER GRANADA CINEMA REQUIRED TO ACHEIVE LAYOUT PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF GRADE II LISTED FORMER GRANADA2 BED CINEMA APARTMENT REQUIRED (4P) TO ACHEIVE LAYOUT B Revision clouds1 BED removed APARTMENT (2P) AM 03.03.20 PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF GRADE II LISTED FORMER GRANADA CINEMA REQUIRED TO ACHEIVE LAYOUT A 2no. aptsSTAGE added, ANDareas BACKupdated OF HOUSE AM TO 18 EXISTING.11.19 STAGE AND BACK OF HOUSE TO EXISTING CINEMA BUILDING DEMOLISHED <50% PARKING RATIO ASSUMED PERMISSIBLE IN LOCATION - Issued toCINEMA A.V for info BUILDING DEMOLISHEDAM 16.10.19 • Development of perimeter block for housing on DUP. REV. DESCRIPTION 3no. @ 658sqft APP. DATE ADAPTION OF INTERIOR OF GRADE II LISTED FORMER GRANADA CINEMA REQUIRED TO ACHEIVEADAPTION LAYOUT OF INTERIOR OF GRADE II LISTED FORMER GRANADA8no. @ CINEMA 768sqft REQUIRED TO ACHEIVE LAYOUT B Revision clouds removed AM 03.03.20 B Revision clouds removed AM 03.03.20 DUP. 1no. @ 600sqft A 2no. apts added, areas updated AM 18.11.19 A 2no. apts added, areas updated AM 18.11.19 Smithfield Road and retail/ F&B on corner of Castle DECK ACCESS TO APARTMENTS ASSUMED AND AREA OMITTED FROM GROSS FIGURES QUOTED DUP. Total 6,144sqft - Issued to A.V for info AM 16.10.19 - Issued to A.V for info AM 16.10.19 <50% PARKING RATIO ASSUMED PERMISSIBLE IN LOCATION <50% PARKING RATIO ASSUMED PERMISSIBLE IN LOCATION DUP. DUP. Total 2,574sqft PARKING/ REV. DESCRIPTION APP. DATE REV. DESCRIPTION APP. DATE ANCILLARY DUP. DUP.

Z:\6891_BRITISH SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK 27.DWG SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK Z:\6891_BRITISH Street ANY PROPOSAL WOULD BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING, CONSERVATION AREA AND LISTED BUILDING CONSENT 3 BED APARTMENT (6P) DUP. DUP. 2 BED APARTMENT (4P) DECK ACCESS TO APARTMENTS ASSUMED AND AREA OMITTED FROM GROSS FIGURES QUOTEDDECK ACCESS TO APARTMENTS ASSUMED AND AREA OMITTED FROM GROSS FIGURES QUOTED DUP. PROJECT TITLE • Under-croft and courtyard parking provided for the DUP. DUP. DUP. 2no. @ 898sqft

CASTLE STREET_SHREWSBURY DUP. APARTMENTS SIZED TO MEET OR EXCEED NATIONALLY DESCRIBED SPACE STANDARDS 1no. @ 985sqft DUP. DUP. 1no. @ 1000sqft site. ANY PROPOSAL WOULD BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING, CONSERVATION AREA AND LISTED BUILDINGANY CONSENT PROPOSAL WOULD BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING, CONSERVATION AREA AND LISTED BUILDING CONSENT DUP. DUP. 6no. duplex @ 1059sqft DUP. DUP. Total 985sqft DUP. PROJECT TITLE DUP. PROJECT TITLE DUP. Total 9,150sqft DUP. • Reconfiguration of the Bingo Hall to offer a mix of THE PROPOSAL ASSUMES ASSEMBLAGE OF THE GALA BINGO SITE AND ASSOCIATED CAR PARK AS WELL AS ANTONIO'S HAIRDRESSERS& AL PICCOLINOS CASTLEDRAWING TITLE STREET_SHREWSBURY CASTLE STREET_SHREWSBURY APARTMENTS SIZED TO MEET OR EXCEED NATIONALLY DESCRIBED SPACE STANDARDS APARTMENTS SIZED TO MEET OR EXCEED NATIONALLY DESCRIBED SPACE STANDARDS DUP. DUP. CIRCULATION/ANCILLARY 1,705sqft Bingo Site Development3 BED APARTMENT Option 2 (6P) BUILDING RE-PURPOSING commercial and culture, withCOURTYARD residential on the ROOF EXTENSION CORNER ARTICULATION DUP. DUP.

THE PROPOSAL ASSUMES ASSEMBLAGE OF THE GALA BINGO SITE AND ASSOCIATED CAR PARKTHE AS PROPOSAL WELL AS ANTONIO'S ASSUMES ASSEMBLAGEHAIRDRESSERS& OF AL THE PICCOLINOS GALA BINGODECK SITE ACCESS AND ASSOCIATED 2,301sqftCAR PARK AS WELL AS ANTONIO'S HAIRDRESSERS& AL PICCOLINOS DRAWING TITLE DRAWING TITLE upper floors. Access arrangements off Castle Street 1no. duplex @ 1050sqft PRECEDENT IMAGES BingoISSUED Site BY DevelopmentManchester OptionT: 0161 2 359 5684 Bingo Site Development Option 2 and Meadow Place would need to be arranged TOTAL NET DATE 09/10/2019Total DRAWN AM1,050sqft © altrincham.today NEW BUILD RESI. AREA 16,569sqft SCALE@A3 1:1250 CHECKED - STATUS FOR INFO APPROVED - accordingly. ISSUED BY ManchesterCIRCULATION/ANCILLARYT: 0161 359 5684 8,304sqft ISSUED BY Manchester T: 0161 359 5684 TOTAL GROSS Inner courtyard community event Figure 25 Mid Floor Plan Figure 26 Top Floor Plan DWG.DATE NO 7106_SK_003B09/10/2019 DRAWN AM DATE 09/10/2019 DRAWN AM • Partial demolition and adaptation of grade II listed 0 100m NEW BUILD AREA 22,127sqft SCALE@A3 1:1250 CHECKED GROUND FLOOR PLAN MID LEVEL FLOOR PLAN UPPER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN SCALE@A3 1:1250CAR PARK CHECKED - 5375sqft - TOP LEVEL FLOOR PLAN STATUSNo dimensions areFOR to be INFO scaled from this drawing.APPROVED - STATUS FOR INFO APPROVED - former Granada cinema required to achieve layout TOTAL NO. HOMES 21no. All dimensions are to be checked on site. 0 100m 0 100m AreaDWG. measurements NO 7106_SK_003B forTOTAL indicative NET purposes only. DWG. NO 7106_SK_003B • <50% Parking ratio assumed permissible in location LEGEND BINGO HALL CONVERSION © LDA Design ConsultingCONVERSION Ltd. Quality Assured to RESI. BS EN ISO AREA 9001 : 201512,774sqft • Apartments sized to meet or exceed nationally NEW BUILD No dimensions are to be scaled from this drawing. No dimensions are to be scaled from this drawing. Sources Ordnance Survey TOP LEVEL FLOOR PLAN TOP LEVELAll dimensions FLOOR are to be checked PLAN on site. All dimensions are to be checked on site. • Deck access to apartments assumed and area Area measurements forTOTAL indicative GROSS purposes only. Area measurements for indicative purposes only. prescribed space standards CONVERSION AREA 39,652sqft COMMERCIAL/CULTURAL 13,545sqft © LDA Design Consulting Ltd. Quality Assured to BS EN ISO 9001 : 2015 © LDA Design Consulting Ltd. Quality Assured to BS EN ISO 9001 : 2015 This drawing may contain: Ordnance Survey material by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown Copyright 2019. All rights reserved . ReferenceCOMMERCIAL/RETAIL number 0100031673 . 3,290sqft (approx.) omitted from gross figures quoted OS Open data / © Natural England / © DEFRA / © DECC / © English Heritage. Aerial Photography - ESRI, DigitalGlobe , GEOEye , i-cubed, USDA FSA,USGD, AEX, Getmapping , Aerogrid , IGN,IGP,swisstopo , the GIS User Community (approx.) • The proposalNOTES: assumes assemblage of the Buzz Bingo Sources Ordnance Survey Sources Ordnance Survey TOTAL NO. HOMES 14no. site and associated car park as well as Antonio’s TOWNHOUSE EXISTING RETAIL 3,374sqft This drawing may contain: OrdnancePARTIAL Survey DEMOLITION material by permission OF ofGRADE Ordnance Survey II LISTED on behalf FORMER of the Controller GRANADA of Her Majesty's CINEMA Stationery Office REQUIRED © CrownThis Copyright drawing TO ACHEIVE2019.may contain: All rights Ordnance reservedLAYOUT Survey . Reference material number by permission0100031673 of Ordnance . Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown Copyright(approx.) 2019. All rights reserved . Reference number 0100031673 . OS Open data / © Natural England / © DEFRA / © DECC / © English Heritage. Aerial Photography - ESRI, DigitalGlobe , GEOEye , i-cubed, USDA FSA,USGD,OS Open AEX data, Getmapping / © Natural , Aerogrid England, IGN,IGP,swisstopo / © DEFRA / © DECC , the / GIS© English User Community Heritage. Aerial Photography - ESRI, DigitalGlobe , GEOEye , i-cubed, USDA FSA,USGD, AEX, Getmapping , Aerogrid , IGN,IGP,swisstopo , the GIS User Community STAGE AND BACK OF HOUSE TO EXISTING Hairdressers & Al Piccolinos CINEMA BUILDING DEMOLISHED 2no. 3B5P @ 1070sqft 1 BED APARTMENT (2P) ADAPTION OF INTERIOR OF GRADE II LISTED FORMER GRANADA CINEMA REQUIRED TO ACHEIVE LAYOUT2no. 4B6P @ 1250sqft B Revision clouds removed AM 03.03.20 A 2no. apts added, areas updated AM 18.11.19 DUP. Total 4,640sqft 3no. @ 658sqft - Issued to A.V for info AM 16.10.19 <50% PARKING RATIO ASSUMED PERMISSIBLE IN LOCATION DUP. 1no. @ 600sqft REV. DESCRIPTION APP. DATE DUP. 1 BED APARTMENT (2P) DECK ACCESS TO APARTMENTS ASSUMED AND AREA OMITTED FROM GROSS FIGURES QUOTEDDUP. Total 2,574sqft PARKING/ ANCILLARY DUP. DUP. DUP. 8no. @ 600sqft 2 BED APARTMENT (4P) DUP. ANY PROPOSAL WOULD BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING, CONSERVATION AREA AND LISTED BUILDING CONSENT DUP. Total 4,800sqft 2no. @ 898sqft DUP. PROJECT TITLE 1no. @ 1000sqft DUP. CASTLE STREET_SHREWSBURY APARTMENTS SIZED TO MEET OR EXCEED NATIONALLY DESCRIBED SPACE STANDARDS DUP. DUP. 2 BED APARTMENT (4P) 6no. duplex @ 1059sqft DUP. Total 9,150sqft THE PROPOSAL ASSUMES ASSEMBLAGE OF THE GALA BINGO SITE AND ASSOCIATED CAR PARK AS WELL AS ANTONIO'S HAIRDRESSERS& AL PICCOLINOS DRAWING TITLE 8no. @ 768sqft 3 BED APARTMENT (6P) Bingo Site Development Option 2 Total 6,144sqft 1no. duplex @ 1050sqft Z:\6891_BRITISH SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK 27.DWG SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK Z:\6891_BRITISH 3 BED APARTMENT (6P) ISSUED BY Manchester T: 0161 359 5684 Total 1,050sqft DATE 09/10/2019 DRAWN AM SCALE@A3 1:1250 CHECKED - 1no. @ 985sqft STATUS FOR INFO APPROVED - CIRCULATION/ANCILLARY 8,304sqft 0 100m Total 985sqft DWG. NO 7106_SK_003B

GROUND FLOOR PLAN MID LEVEL FLOOR PLAN UPPER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN CAR PARK 5375sqft No dimensions are to be scaled from this drawing. CIRCULATION/ANCILLARY 1,705sqft TOP LEVEL FLOOR PLAN All dimensions are to be checked on site. BUILDING RE-PURPOSING COURTYARD ROOF EXTENSION CORNER ARTICULATION Old building conversion precedent Area measurements for indicative purposes only. DECK ACCESS 2,301sqft TOTAL NET © LDA Design Consulting Ltd. Quality Assured to BS EN ISO 9001 : 2015 CONVERSION RESI. AREA 12,774sqft PRECEDENT IMAGES Sources Ordnance Survey TOTAL NET This drawing may contain: Ordnance Survey material by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown Copyright 2019. All rights reserved . ReferenceNEW BUILD number RESI.0100031673 AREA . 16,569sqft TOTAL GROSS OS Open data / © Natural England / © DEFRA / © DECC / © English Heritage. Aerial Photography - ESRI, DigitalGlobe , GEOEye , i-cubed, USDA FSA,USGD, AEX, Getmapping , Aerogrid , IGN,IGP,swisstopo , the GIS User Community CONVERSION AREA 39,652sqft TOTAL GROSS (approx.) NOTES: NEW BUILD AREA 22,127sqft TOTAL NO. HOMES 14no. TOTAL NO. HOMES 21no. PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF GRADE II LISTED FORMER GRANADA CINEMA REQUIRED TO ACHEIVE LAYOUT STAGE AND BACK OF HOUSE TO EXISTING BINGO HALL CONVERSION CINEMA BUILDING DEMOLISHED ADAPTION OF INTERIOR OF GRADE II LISTED FORMER GRANADA CINEMA REQUIRED TO ACHEIVE LAYOUT B Revision clouds removed AM 03.03.20 A 2no. apts added, areas updated AM 18.11.19 COMMERCIAL/CULTURAL 13,545sqft <50% PARKING RATIO ASSUMED PERMISSIBLE IN LOCATION (approx.) - Issued to A.V for info AM 16.10.19 REV. DESCRIPTION APP. DATE EXISTING RETAIL 3,374sqft DECK ACCESS TO APARTMENTS ASSUMED AND AREA OMITTED FROM GROSS FIGURES QUOTED (approx.) DUP.

DUP. 1 BED APARTMENT (2P) ANY PROPOSAL WOULD BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING, CONSERVATION AREA AND LISTED BUILDING CONSENT DUP. DUP. PROJECT TITLE 49 DUP. DUP. 3no. @ 658sqft CASTLE STREET_SHREWSBURY APARTMENTS SIZED TO MEET OR EXCEED NATIONALLY DESCRIBED SPACE STANDARDS DUP. DUP. 1no. @ 600sqft DUP. Figure 22 Visualisation of Developed Block DUP. DUP. Total 2,574sqft PARKING/ THEANCILLARY PROPOSAL ASSUMES ASSEMBLAGE OF THE GALA BINGO SITE AND ASSOCIATED CAR PARK AS WELL AS ANTONIO'S HAIRDRESSERS& AL PICCOLINOS DUP. DRAWING TITLE DUP. 2 BED APARTMENT (4P) Bingo Site Development Option 2 2no. @ 898sqft 1no. @ 1000sqft 6no. duplex @ 1059sqft DUP. ISSUED BY Manchester T: 0161 359 5684 Total 9,150sqft DATE 09/10/2019 DRAWN AM SCALE@A3 1:1250 CHECKED - 3 BED APARTMENT (6P) STATUS FOR INFO APPROVED - 0 100m DWG. NO 7106_SK_003B 1no. duplex @ 1050sqft TOP LEVEL FLOOR PLAN No dimensions are to be scaled from this drawing. 1,050sqft All dimensions are to be checked on site. Total Area measurements for indicative purposes only.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN MID LEVEL FLOOR PLAN UPPER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN CAR PARK 5375sqft This drawing may contain: Ordnance Survey material by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown Copyright 2019. All rights reserved . Reference number 0100031673 . OS Open data / © Natural England / © DEFRA / © DECC / © English Heritage. Aerial Photography - ESRI, DigitalGlobe , GEOEye , i-cubed, USDA FSA,USGD, AEX, Getmapping , Aerogrid , IGN,IGP,swisstopo , the GIS User Community TOTAL NET CONVERSION RESI. AREA 12,774sqft

TOTAL GROSS CONVERSION AREA 39,652sqft (approx.) NOTES: TOTAL NO. HOMES 14no.

PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF GRADE II LISTED FORMER GRANADA CINEMA REQUIRED TO ACHEIVE LAYOUT STAGE AND BACK OF HOUSE TO EXISTING CINEMA BUILDING DEMOLISHED

ADAPTION OF INTERIOR OF GRADE II LISTED FORMER GRANADA CINEMA REQUIRED TO ACHEIVE LAYOUT B Revision clouds removed AM 03.03.20 A 2no. apts added, areas updated AM 18.11.19 <50% PARKING RATIO ASSUMED PERMISSIBLE IN LOCATION - Issued to A.V for info AM 16.10.19 REV. DESCRIPTION APP. DATE

DECK ACCESS TO APARTMENTS ASSUMED AND AREA OMITTED FROM GROSS FIGURES QUOTED DUP.

DUP. ANY PROPOSAL WOULD BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING, CONSERVATION AREA AND LISTED BUILDING CONSENT DUP. DUP. PROJECT TITLE DUP. CASTLE STREET_SHREWSBURY APARTMENTS SIZED TO MEET OR EXCEED NATIONALLY DESCRIBED SPACE STANDARDS DUP.

DUP.

THE PROPOSAL ASSUMES ASSEMBLAGE OF THE GALA BINGO SITE AND ASSOCIATED CAR PARK AS WELL AS ANTONIO'S HAIRDRESSERS& AL PICCOLINOS DRAWING TITLE Bingo Site Development Option 2

ISSUED BY Manchester T: 0161 359 5684 DATE 09/10/2019 DRAWN AM SCALE@A3 1:1250 CHECKED - STATUS FOR INFO APPROVED -

0 100m DWG. NO 7106_SK_003B

No dimensions are to be scaled from this drawing. TOP LEVEL FLOOR PLAN All dimensions are to be checked on site. Area measurements for indicative purposes only.

Sources Ordnance Survey

This drawing may contain: Ordnance Survey material by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown Copyright 2019. All rights reserved . Reference number 0100031673 . OS Open data / © Natural England / © DEFRA / © DECC / © English Heritage. Aerial Photography - ESRI, DigitalGlobe , GEOEye , i-cubed, USDA FSA,USGD, AEX, Getmapping , Aerogrid , IGN,IGP,swisstopo , the GIS User Community LEGENDLEGEND

NEW NEWBUILD BUILD

TOWNHOUSETOWNHOUSE

7no. 3B6P7no. 3B6P@ 1193sqft @ 1193sqft

Total Total 8,351sqft8,351sqft

TOTALTOTAL GROSS GROSS NEW NEWBUILD BUILD AREA AREA 8,351sqft8,351sqft

TOTALTOTAL NO. HOMES NO. HOMES 7no. 7no.

CON CLUBCON CLUB CONVERSION CONVERSION

1 BED1 APARTMENT BED APARTMENT (2P) (2P) Z:\6891_BRITISH SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK 27.DWG SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK Z:\6891_BRITISH Z:\6891_BRITISH SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK 27.DWG SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK Z:\6891_BRITISH 1no. @1no. 545 @ sqft 545 sqft 4no. @4no. 520 @ sqft 520 sqft 4no. @4no. 555 @ sqft 555 sqft

Total Total 4,845sqft4,845sqft

2 BED2 APARTMENT BED APARTMENT (4P) (4P)

LEGEND 4no. @4no. 820 @ sqft 820 sqft

NEW BUILD Total Total 3,280sqft3,280sqft

TOWNHOUSE CIRCULATION/ANCILLARYCIRCULATION/ANCILLARY 2,538sqft 2,538sqft

MANSARDMANSARD ROOF ROOF EXTENSION EXTENSION MEWSMEWS STREET STREET WITH WITH ROOF 7no.ROOF 3B6P TERRACES @ TERRACES1193sqft TOTALTOTAL NET CONVERSIONNET CONVERSION PRECEDENTPRECEDENT IMAGES IMAGES Total 8,351sqft RESI.RESI. AREA AREA 8,125sqft8,125sqft TOTALTOTAL GROSS GROSS TOTAL GROSS CONVERSIONCONVERSION AREA AREA 10,416sqft10,416sqft NEW BUILD AREA 8,351sqft TOTALTOTAL NO. HOMES NO. HOMES 13no. 13no. TOTAL NO. HOMES 7no. MEADOW PLACE CON CLUB CONVERSION

1 BED APARTMENT (2P) Meadow Place proposes the regeneration of the site The proposed layouts are illustrative and forms part of a

Z:\6891_BRITISH SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK 27.DWG SUGAR_YORK\7CAD\DRAWINGS\MASTERPLANNING_SK Z:\6891_BRITISH 1no. @ 545 sqft currently occupied by the Conservative Club and its car series of three options which have been considered (see 4no. @ 520 sqft 4no. @ 555 sqft park. This will be a full redevelopment of the site to deliver a appendix). This in no way predetermines any planning Total 4,845sqft mix of residential typologies, creating a mews development consideration for the site and any proposal would be along Meadow Place. Designed to a domestic scale the subject to planning, conservation area and listed building 2 BED APARTMENT (4P) development will create an active and pleasant route from consent. 4no. @ 820 sqft Castle Street to Riverside. Total 3,280sqft

CIRCULATION/ANCILLARY 2,538sqft Initial Proposals MANSARD ROOF EXTENSION MEWS STREET WITH ROOF TERRACES TOTAL NET CONVERSION PRECEDENT IMAGES RESI. AREA 8,125sqft • The proposed layout is entirely residential and offers TOTAL GROSS seven new town houses within the new build extension CONVERSION AREA 10,416sqft as well as thirteen 1-2 bedroom apartments. TOTAL NO. HOMES 13no. • 100% Parking ratio assumed permissible for town houses in this location • 0% Parking ratio assumed permissible for apartments Figure 27 Ground Floor Plan Figure 28 MId level Floor Plan in this location A AncillaryA Ancillary area added area added AM 20AM.11.19 20.11.19 GROUNDGROUND FLOOR FLOOR PLAN PLAN MIDMID LEVEL LEVEL FLOOR FLOOR PLAN PLAN UPPERUPPER LEVEL LEVEL FLOOR FLOOR PLAN PLAN - Issued- Issued to A.V tofor A info.V for info AM 29.10.19AM 29.10.19 • Any proposal would be subject to planning and REV.REV. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION APP. DATEAPP. DATE conservation area consent Development Capacity at Meadow Place • Dwellings sized to meet or exceed nationally described LEGEND space standards PROJECTPROJECT TITLE TITLE NOTES:NOTES: CASTLECASTLE STREET_SHREWSBURY STREET_SHREWSBURY NEW BUILD 100%100% PARKING PARKING RATIO RATIO ASSUMED ASSUMED PERMISSIBLE PERMISSIBLE FOR FOR TOWNHOUSES TOWNHOUSES IN LOCATION IN LOCATION Roof terrace precedent DRAWINGDRAWING TITLE TITLE 0% PARKING0% PARKING RATIO RATIO ASSUMED ASSUMED PERMISSIBLE PERMISSIBLE FOR FOR APARTMENTS APARTMENTS IN LOCATION IN LOCATION ConservativeConservative Club ClubSite DevelopmentSite Development Option Option 1 1 TOWNHOUSE ANYANY PROPOSAL PROPOSAL WOULD WOULD BE SUBJECT BE SUBJECT TO PLANNINGTO PLANNING AND AND CONSERVATION CONSERVATION AREA AREA CONSENT CONSENT ISSUEDISSUED BY BY DATE DATE 29/10/201929/10/2019 DRAWNDRAWN AM AM DWELLINGSDWELLINGS SIZED SIZED TO MEETTO MEET OR EXCEEDOR EXCEED NATIONALLY NATIONALLY DESCRIBED DESCRIBED SPACE SPACE STANDARDS STANDARDS SCALE@A1SCALE@A11:12501:1250 CHECKEDCHECKEDAM AM 7no. 3B6P @ 1193sqft STATUSSTATUS FOR INFOFOR INFO APPROVEDAPPROVEDMG MG

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Sources SourcesOrdnanceOrdnance Survey Survey TOTAL GROSS This drawingThis drawing may contain: may contain: Ordnance Ordnance Survey Survey material material by permission by permission of Ordnance of Ordnance Survey Survey on behalf on behalfof the Controllerof the Controller of Her ofMajesty's Her Majesty's Stationery Stationery Office Office© Crown © Crown Copyright Copyright 2019. All2019. rights All reservedrights reserved . Reference . Reference number number 0100031673NEW0100031673 BUILD . . AREA 8,351sqft OS OpenOS dataOpen / ©data Natural / © Natural England England / © DEFRA / © DEFRA / © DECC / © DECC/ © English / © English Heritage. Heritage. Aerial PhotographyAerial Photography - ESRI, - ESRI,DigitalGlobe DigitalGlobe , GEOEye , GEOEye , i-cubed, , i-cubed, USDA USDAFSA,USGD, FSA,USGD, AEX, Getmapping AEX, Getmapping , Aerogrid , Aerogrid, IGN,IGP,swisstopo, IGN,IGP,swisstopo , the GIS , the User GIS Community User Community Figure 29 Top Floor Plan TOTAL NO. HOMES 7no. A Ancillary area added AM 20.11.19 GROUND FLOOR PLAN MID LEVEL FLOOR PLAN UPPER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN - Issued to A.V for info AM 29.10.19

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PROJECT TITLE NOTES: CASTLE STREET_SHREWSBURYCON CLUB CONVERSION Roof extension precedent 100% PARKING RATIO ASSUMED PERMISSIBLE FOR TOWNHOUSES IN LOCATION

DRAWING TITLE Conservative Club Site Development Option 1 0% PARKING RATIO ASSUMED PERMISSIBLE FOR APARTMENTS IN LOCATION 1 BED APARTMENT (2P) © Gareth Gardner

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No dimensions are to be scaledTotal from this drawing. 4,845sqft All dimensions are to be checked on site. 0 100m Area measurements for indicative purposes only.

Sources Ordnance Survey 2 BED APARTMENT (4P) This drawing may contain: Ordnance Survey material by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown Copyright 2019. All rights reserved . Reference number 0100031673 . OS Open data / © Natural England / © DEFRA / © DECC / © English Heritage. Aerial Photography - ESRI, DigitalGlobe , GEOEye , i-cubed, USDA FSA,USGD, AEX, Getmapping , Aerogrid , IGN,IGP,swisstopo , the GIS User Community 4no. @ 820 sqft

Total 3,280sqft

CIRCULATION/ANCILLARY 2,538sqft

MANSARD ROOF EXTENSION MEWS STREET WITH ROOF TERRACES Figure 30 VIsualisation of Developed Block TOTAL NET CONVERSION PRECEDENT IMAGES RESI. AREA 8,125sqft © Pedro Pegenaute © Milad Pallesh © BUOL & ZÜND ARCHITEKTEN TOTAL GROSS Contemporary roof extention precedent Integrating buildings into street precedent Courtyard space precedent 50 CONVERSION AREA 10,416sqft

TOTAL NO. HOMES 13no.

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Figure 31 Illustrative Vision of the Castle Quarter Gateway Adaptive Re-Use and Conversions

In addition to the development opportunities outlined Former School Building (the Library) in this framework we recognise the need for, and We believe that an appropriate use of the building the value of, the adaptive reuse of vacant and under would be as a Business and Innovation Centre. A performing properties within the Castle Quarter. flexible space providing meeting rooms, co-working The adaptive reuse of key buildings will not only bring space, cafe, conferencing facilities, events space and buildings back into life, but will also energise the area incubator space for start-ups will deliver a unique and confirm the vision of creating a destination for the business offering for the town and retain footfall in the town. area. Links to Charles Darwin should be exploited to focus activities around innovation, nature and science. Reuse of School Building - innovation and business centre The following proposed changes of use are considered appropriate and feasible: 1A Castle Gate Conversion of information centre to either a co- Shrewsbury Castle working space and cafe or a boutique hotel. This We believe the Castle could be better utilised as an would require feasibility work to investigate potential events space (indoor and outdoor) with a consolidated conversion opportunities. and better programmed museum offer. We understand there is an aspiration for a pavilion café and this would Castle Points Site be a complimentary use to the Castle. We believe that Focus on conversion of ground floor to food & beverage an architecturally significant pavilion approach would or retail to activate new public space at entrance to Conversion of Information Centre: hotel or co-working space have duel effect of providing amenity and attracting railway station. people to the area. Delivering both a modern and historic destination for Shrewsbury. Burger King Potential reuse for food & beverage or retail.

The Commercial Brief and Delivery Plan accompanying this Vision provides further commentary on delivery of Re-energise Castle with events and cafe development proposals and changes of use.

Conversion of Vacanct Property - retail or food & beverage Architectural quality in pavilion cafe, potentially within castle 55 Delivery and Next Steps

Due to the need for land assembly, we consider this The two main (re)development opportunities in the as a medium to long term opportunity with the key Castle Street area are considered to be the Buzz Bingo recommendations being: site and Conservative Club. We discuss these two below and but within the main body of text we have made • Further investigation and technical work comment on other opportunities that may present • Undertake land assembly themselves including the future use of the Library. • Detailed design and securing of planning permission • Work up delivery mechanism (including funding) Quick Wins Conservative Club Site It is considered that the public realm and highways proposals would offer early wins for the Quarter and This site might not have Castle Street frontage like the the priority funding of these projects would create an Bingo Hall, but it is as equally well located to the station attractive environment for investors. Also, quick wins for and benefits from visibility from the A458 near the the site could be to instigate a programme of events and/ Premier Inn development. The site is currently occupied or meanwhile uses to create an exciting atmosphere for by the Conservative Club and as is the case with the the area. Bingo Hall, the site is unlikely to come forward without intervention. Buzz Bingo Site The two options that we have appraised are: The Buzz Bingo Hall is an iconic listed structure which occupies a prominent location fronting onto Castle Street • Option 1: 20 x residential dwellings as well as being in close proximity to Shrewsbury Station. • Option 2: 5 x residential dwellings and 77 bed hotel It presents an exciting redevelopment opportunity in a prominent location. Both schemes are considered to be financially viable (i.e. generate a positive land value), but the most viable The main issue is around land ownership and the need scheme is option 2 and this is being driven by the value for significant land assembly for a comprehensive of the hotel. However, it is difficult to financially appraise redevelopment of the site to be achieved. We have a hotel when an operator is not known. Through further appraised three design options that have been explored: work, the commercial opportunity of a hotel needs to be further explored by a hotel feasibility study looking into • Option 1: 18 x residential dwellings and 960 sqft of occupancy and room rates. The outcome of this study commercial / retail may highlight the need for more direct intervention from • Option 2: 35 x residential dwellings, 3,290 sqft of the public sector or assistance from a funding body such commercial / retail and 13,545 sqft commercial / as the Local Enterprise Partnership in order to bring cultural forward a hotel. • Option 3: 27 x residential dwellings, 5,445 sqft co- working space and 6,022 sqft of commercial / retail The key recommendations for this site are:

The most financially viable scheme is option 3 followed • Engage with landowner by option 1. Option 2 performs the worst as this has the • Further investigation and technical work – including most amount of commercial, retail and cultural floorspace engagement with market via a hotel feasibility study which is having a negative impact on viability. This is if looking to deliver a hotel because the build cost is greater than the investment • Secure landownership value, the latter of which is restricted by a number of • Detailed design and securing of planning permission assumptions e.g. void (when property is not let) and rent- • Work up delivery mechanism (including funding) free periods (an incentive to attract occupiers), rental value and the investment yield.

57 Priorities for Investment

The table below identifies the key investment priorities to move forward the delivery of the Castle Street framework and some indicative potential outputs against the targets of LEPs Strategic Economic Plan. The reason that 1A Castle Gates is a key priority is because of property ownership being already in the public sector, meaning there is greater control over delivery.

~ Site/ Priority Action/ Investment Potential Outputs 1 1A Castle Gates Secure consultancy services to carry out a detailed feasibility • Revenue funding for study looking at a flexible workspace led scheme. This should other opportunities identify the preferred operational model i.e. Council operates • Create new business + space versus securing a managed workspace operator who pays jobs a rent. • Increase GVA

2 Buzz Bingo site Seek funding to enable further technical work and investigation • Create new business + into the site – this work should develop a costed business case. jobs As a minimum, funding should look to address issues with land • Build new homes assembly and enable any works to the Bingo Hall. • Increase GVA

3 Conservative Club site Secure valuation advice to acquire the site for redevelopment • Land receipt or profit to residential or residential / hotel. Procure services to do a that can cross-fund other detailed feasibility study with the intention of securing planning sites permission for desired development option. • Build new homes • Create new jobs • Increase GVA

4 Shrewsbury Library Dispose of the liability to either a hotel operator or educational • Dependent upon institution. decision Any deal should place conditions on the space being re-utilised within a certain time frame to protect the loss of the building. 5 Shrewsbury Castle Seek funding to prepare a costed business case that identifies • Dependent upon suitable future uses and a management model for running the decision Castle and any leisure uses.

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