Altered Space has been given the go-ahead by planners to redevelop Cockhedge shopping centre in Warrington.
The town centre regeneration specialist intends to downsize the shopping centre by demolishing 16 units, remove the pedestrian bridge over Scotland Road and significantly enhance the centre’s commercial offer and public realm, with new and improved external entrances created at each end of the mall, along with four new external-facing units.
Michael Brown, managing director at Altered Space, said: “The approval of our planning application enables us to contribute to the potential of Cockhedge and foster the growth of Warrington’s economy. Alongside the retail developments, the project will unlock the residential development footprint fronting Scotland Road, capable of delivering 900 new homes for Warrington town centre and improve pedestrian links to the town centre.”
Liverpool-based property services and construction company The Momentum Group has been appointed as project managers, cost consultants and retail delivery managers for the Cockhedge redevelopment project.
Chris Renshaw, co-founder and director at The Momentum Group, said: “Success in unlocking the regeneration of this historic and important site is a big prize for Warrington. We are very much looking forward to bringing our expertise and experience in retail design and delivery to help create a vibrant and sustainable destination for shoppers and residents which will be enjoyed by many for years to come.”
The redevelopment of Cockhedge Shopping Centre is part of a larger two-phase regeneration scheme planned by Altered Space, with the developer working in collaboration with planning consultant Lichfields, Like Architects and Park Hood Chartered Landscape Architects to deliver the transformative project.
