Proposals for £158m redevelopment of Newbury shopping centre rejected
Plans for a £158m redevelopment of the Kennet Shopping Centre in Newbury, Berkshire, have been rejected by councillors.
Developer Lochailort Newbury had submitted an application which would see the 1980s-era shopping centre make way for a eight-storey flat development with 427 new homes.
Also included was the creation of approximately 33,500 sq ft of new Class E floorspace.
Under the terms of the proposals, the entire shopping centre would be demolished, except for the block housing a Vue Cinema.
The applicant said the Kennet Centre is in a state of decline and is in need of “significant” investment and repurposing.
West Berkshire Council originally deferred the proposals – which were first submitted in September 2023 – back in October. They have now been refused.