Green light for 133 new apartments in Redhill

New development comprising living accommodation in Redhill given the go-ahead, with latest images released today.

A new development on the site of a historic former Odeon cinema in Redhill comprising living accommodation, has been given the green light, with the latest images of the development released today.

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council approved planning permission for the seven storey development, opposite Redhill station and shopping centre, at a meeting on 17 May.

The development will include a total of 133 apartments for rent for the local commuter market including 15 affordable apartments. The area in front of Redhill station will be enhanced by newly landscaped public areas.

Property and construction consultancy McBains Cooper is providing architectural and mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services and structural/civil engineering for the scheme, on behalf of owners Rainier Developments.

Mark Leeson, Director of Design, McBains Cooper, said: “The planning process on this site has been long and complex, involving the proposal to demolish the locally listed front façade of the former art deco cinema. The development of our revised proposals for this site revolved around the notion that the site was capable of delivering more housing for Redhill than had previously been consented, a key thrust of the Government’s planning framework.

“The approach was to focus on developing a high quality design, to demonstrate that the benefits of regeneration and bringing this long derelict key central site in Redhill, outweighed the loss of the locally listed façade. Working closely with the rest of the team, a robust case was put forwards ultimately supported by officers and approved by the planning committee last week.

“Public consultation undertaken during the process proved that the local community supported the proposals, and agreed that this will be a welcome contribution to help meet local housing needs.

“Construction is expected to start later this year and the first flats on the market by 2019.”

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