ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
LANDMARK £ 100M + PRESTWICH VILLAGE REGENERATION PLANS SUBMITTED
PLANS TO TRANSFORM THE CENTRE OF PRESTWICH VILLAGE INTO A THRIVING HEART OF THE COMMUNITY HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO BURY COUNCIL
Prestwich Regeneration LLP - the joint venture between nationwide placemaker Muse and Bury Council - has lodged a planning application for the £ 100m + regeneration of the Longfield Centre site . The ambitious plans are set to cement Prestwich as one of the best places to live and spend time in the North West .
The design has been shaped significantly by input from locals following two stages of consultation , with the final plans including :
• A community hub including a library and flexible community space that can be used for events , clubs and art and culture . The building will also offer an opportunity to deliver a new Prestwich Health Centre , with discussions ongoing with the NHS and local GP practices .
• A new village square with family-friendly social places for all the community to meet and relax , which has been flexibly designed so it provides space for pop-up events like markets , food festivals , art exhibitions and live performances .
• A market hall providing smaller spaces for local retailers to thrive and grow . This includes a food hall for local food operators and communal seating that spills out onto the village square .
• Flexible retail and leisure spaces across the site , which will complement the high street and help to cater for Prestwich ’ s diverse business community . This includes a new gym .
• Landscaped outdoor and green spaces , trees and places to wander , relax and sit . The existing fountain
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