Retail regeneration in Nottingham city centre
Rayner Davies Architects has submitted a planning application for shop front replacements to 3 – 23 Wheeler Gate in Nottingham.
Glendine Developments have made the application as part of their planned regeneration of the buildings which will also see the upper floors converted to residential units.
The proposals aim to reinstate the original historic features that have been lost from the listed Cavendish Building and Premier House. The new shop fronts will be in timber with large expanses of glazing, high level signage and recessed entrances with decorative tiling at the threshold. Each recess will be lit by a decorative pendant light fitting. The original awnings will also be reinstated.
Jamie Brown, Project Architect for Rayner Davies, said: “This project is a great opportunity to work in partnership with Nottingham City Council and Glendine Developments to enhance a large portion of our high street under the PSICA scheme. The proposals seek to reinstate the designs of the original architect, John Howitt. The aspiration is that high quality design and cohesion across the shop frontages, as was originally intended, will revitalise trading and make Wheeler Gate a Nottingham destination.”
Steve Cole, Asset Manager for Glendine said: “We are delighted to be involved with Rayner Davies Architects on this project to help revitalise Wheeler Gate as a major retailing thoroughfare and are excited to work jointly with the Council to achieve this. One of the aspects we are most pleased with is the opportunity to bring back a traditional feel to the street and make our small contribution to enhancing this area of the city centre”
An application for funding has been made to Nottingham City Council under the Partnership Schemes in Conservation Areas.
