British Land submits multi-million pound Meadowhall plans

British Land, joint owner of the Meadowhall retail complex in Sheffield, has submitted a detailed planning application to Sheffield City Council for a £300M expansion project.

The extension is the next phase of Meadowhall’s evolution and will follow a £60M refurbishment which is under way and due to complete at the end of 2017.

The planning submission follows extensive consultation by British Land with a wide range of stakeholders. Public exhibitions were held in June and October this year with 93% of respondents expressing support for the proposals.

The extension comprises a 30,600m² multi-level extension housed under a glazed roof, which will add dining and entertainment options not currently available at Meadowhall, as well as high quality internal and external spaces for events and community use.

These include new restaurants, a state-of-the-art cinema to replace the existing cinema, a new café court, gym and additional leisure space to offer new experiences and activities, all of which will create a unique and outstanding destination for the Sheffield City Region.

The plans also include a new open-air terrace that will allow visitors to dine outside. The Leisure Hall will be integrated with the front of the existing centre to create a new multi-levelled, landscaped open space.

Head of Retail and Leisure for British Land Charles Maudsley said: “Understanding and anticipating our customers’ needs is a key strategic focus area and the Meadowhall Leisure Hall proposals respond to the changing way people live their lives. “The exciting £60M refurbishment completing next year, the continued leasing success and Leisure Hall plans combined reinforce our commitment to ensuring Meadowhall remains an outstanding place for modern consumer lifestyles.”