Project team appointed for Brentwood town centre makeover 

Willmott Dixon Developments and Milligan have been appointed by Brentwood Borough Council through Pagabo’s Developer-Led Framework to bring forward the transformation of The Baytree Shopping Centre, supporting the council’s wider ambitions for Brentwood town centre. 

The proposal, which was approved by the council earlier this month, centres on a new leisure quarter at the front of the site, anchored by a boutique or premium-format cinema, alongside restaurants, bars and an upgraded public space around the historic ruins of the Chapel of St Thomas à Becket.  

Councillor Gareth Barrett, Chair of the Assets and Strategy Committee at Brentwood Borough Council, said: “People in Brentwood have heard talk about Baytree for a long time. This is different. We now have a named delivery partner, a funded scheme, and a clear set of milestones that we’ll report back on publicly at every stage.” 

Joe Kerby, Regional Head of Land and Development (London & East) at Willmott Dixon Developments, added: “This redevelopment is a strong example of a council taking a proactive approach to repurposing a town centre asset to meet the needs of the local community.  

“Together with Milligan, our role is to help turn that ambition into a scheme that is viable, fundable and deliverable, bringing our combined development and regeneration experience to the project.”