The Proposal

The Smithfield Redevelopment scheme is proposed in two phases. Phase One is the construction of a new Livestock Market on an under-utilised area of the 36 acre site. Phase Two is the retail, leisure, commercial and amenities development which will begin once the Livestock Market operation has relocated to the other part of the site.

The scheme will be submitted for Outline Planning during Summer 2008 and is expected to be determined by the Planning Committee in the Autumn. The detailed design of Phase Two will be the subject of a subsequent Reserved Matters application following the grant of an outline planning permission. Detailed designs in relation to Phase One of the development will be submitted as part of the outline planning application.

Guaranteed and speedy deliverability of the scheme is underpinned by committed occupier interest which in most cases has already been sealed with pre-let agreements. The main features of the scheme are laid out below: 

Livestock Market

• Covered sheep accommodation
• New store cattle sale ring
• Increased pennage and handling facilities
• New calf facility
• New market office complex
• New canteen
• New car park, lorry park and filter lanes
• Modern lorry wash, cleansing & disinfecting facilities
• New lairage facilities
• More electronic display boards
• Modern interconnected computer system

Retail, Leisure and Commercial Uses

• 60,000 sq ft food store
• Up to 40,000 sq ft non-food retail
• 5 screen Multiplex Cinema
• 3 family restaurants
• 15,000 sq ft office complex
• 6,000 sq ft dental clinic
• 5 hours free car parking
• Free Town Centre Shuttle Bus service
• New on-site bus stops

Other Proposed Facilities and Measures

• Dedicated e-commerce website for local businesses
• Peak time commuter park & ride service
• Petrol filling station
• Recycling centre
• Feature landscaping
• New traffic lights and pedestrian access safety features
• Improved cycle route provision

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