Retail scheme to create 70 jobs in Notts town

ARBA's Andrew Allen (left) and Richard Burns

Some 70 jobs could be created in the Nottinghamshire town of Warsop after the ARBA Group submitted a planning application with Mansfield District Council to develop the site that includes the former Strand cinema on the A60 and the former Eastwood Construction site.

This site had previously had planning permission for the demolition of the cinema and the construction of a single food store.

If approved, the development, named The Strand Retail Centre, would see two anchor units taken by unnamed High Street retailers, plus smaller spaces for other local and regional operators, or a Post Office with a small office suites above.

The plans also include customer car parking, dedicated loading areas and the potential for a small, traditional market area.

It is hoped that work, including the demolition of the disused cinema, could be under way by Autumn, to be completed by late Spring 2020.

ARBA director Andrew Allen said: “This site has been derelict for some time, and it is clear that local people want to see something done with it that benefits the local community.

“There have been a number of false starts but hopefully, because we have consulted with a number of interested parties, our proposals will come to fruition. The people of Warsop deserve a development that generates opportunities.”

He added: “ARBA Property Group is a Mansfield-based business made up of people from the Mansfield area and we are keen to see developments that add value. Based on our successful track record, we believe that this site can become something local people can benefit from.”

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