Bullring extension green lighted
A 20,000 sq ft extension to Bullring in Birmingham has received planning permission from the city council. The new scheme, Spiceal Street, is set around St Martin’s Square and will create several new restaurant units.
Work is scheduled to start on the extension later this spring and completion of Spiceal Street is anticipated for winter 2011.
The scheme comprises three new catering units, the extension of two existing units, a feature green wall, planting and a new water feature. Pedestrian links from St Martin’s Walk to St Martin’s Square will also be developed.
The report from the council officers recommended approval and highlighted the “high quality design of the buildings and an enhanced focal point within the city core”.
Tim Walley, general manager at Bullring, said: “We are thrilled to have been granted approval for the Spiceal Street development and look forward to offering our shoppers a new dining experience and evening destination in the heart of the city centre. We envisage work will begin in the next few weeks as we look towards an opening date in winter 2011.”
Bullring, which opened during 2003, is owned in a three-way joint venture between Hammerson, Henderson Global Investors and Future Fund.
Turley Associates supported Hammerson with the planning application.
