The Rochdale Riverside development aims to deliver 18,580 m2 of retail and leisure floor space for 24 units, including a new Marks & Spencer anchor store as well as a Next outlet. Phase one will also include a six-screen cinema and phase two will see additional commercial and office space, 100 apartments and a hotel.
The project is being delivered jointly by Genr8 Developments and Kajima in partnership with Rochdale Borough Council, with a decision on the planning application expected in the New Year.
Rochdale Riverside is part of the town centre鈥檚 拢250m regeneration programme, which has already seen the re-opening of the River Roch and construction of Rochdale Borough Council鈥檚 library and office building, Number One Riverside.
鈥淩ochdale Riverside is an exciting project to work on and a vital part of the town鈥檚 regeneration,鈥� said John Francis, director of DPP, Genr8鈥檚 planning consultant.聽
鈥淎s well as working with Genr8 and the scheme鈥檚 designers TP Bennett Architects, DPP has provided strategic planning advice and support, including the preparation of an environmental statement,鈥� he said.
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