touchwood extension proposals

OUR PEOPLE AND PARTNERS ALL SHARE THE SAME VISION; TO CREATE THE BEST PLACES
THAT WILL LEAVE A POSITIVE LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, AND TO MAKE A REAL
DIFFERENCE TO COMMUNITIES AND SOCIETY AS A WHOLE
W HO ARE WE ?
Lend Lease has had an involvement in the success of
Solihull town centre for almost twenty years. Since
Touchwood opened in 2001 the asset has been
managed by Lend Lease on behalf of its owner, the
Lend Lease Retail Partnership. The Lend Lease Retail
Partnership is a property fund, also managed by Lend
Lease, on behalf of a number of major investors. In
October 2014, we signed an agreement with Solihull
Council to extend Touchwood.
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in creating sustainable new neighbourhoods. We
work with communities, clients and partners to
create positive legacies – whether they are large
scale health facilities, schools, sustainable residential
communities, productive workplaces or inspiring
retail and entertainment destinations - in short, places
where people want to live, work and visit.
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Framework providing new accommodation for 16000 children
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WHY ARE WE CONSULTING?
WE ARE PREPARING A PLANNING APPLICATION FOR THE SITE AND SEEK THE VIEWS OF THE
LOCAL COMMUNITY
It is important that strong and vibrant town
centres such as Solihull continue to evolve,
particularly in light of new competition from
other centres and developments.
The Lend Lease Retail Partnership plans to
extend Touchwood, which in turn will support the
long-term viability of the wider town centre.
Our vision for the Touchwood extension
is to expand and reinforce the already
successful centre, to create a shopping and
entertainment experience that is desirable, stylish,
authentic, easy to use and welcoming to all.
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THE TOWN
CENT RE
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ARTS COMPLEX
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EXISTING TOUCHWOOD
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JOHN LEWIS
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JOHN LEWIS CAR PARK
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MARKS & SPENCER
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HOUSE OF FRASER
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MELL SQUARE
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MORRISONS
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ST. ALPHEGE CHURCH
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SMBC OFFICES
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CIVIC SUITE
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PROPOSED EXTENSION
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W HY IS TOU CH WO O D
EXT ENDING?
OUR VISION IS TO EXPAND UPON AND REINFORCE TOUCHWOOD’S POSITION AS A SHOPPING
AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE THAT IS DESIRABLE, STYLISH, AUTHENTIC, EASY TO USE
AND WELCOMING TO ALL
Solihull is a vibrant and thriving town centre,
with Touchwood at its heart. It is one of the
UK’s strongest towns and it is important it stays
that way.
The most successful centres have recognised
that we live in a fast changing world and have
continued to evolve and refresh their offer.
Shopping has become more of a leisure pursuit
and a way in which we relax and enjoy time with
family and friends.
Touchwood has been a success story over
the last fifteen years, however there is more
competition than ever before; both from the
internet and other developments across the
region, which could undermine Solihull’s
position and performance.
As well as existing tenants seeking larger
stores, there is demand for, and from, retailers
and restaurants not currently represented in
the town.
It is vital that Touchwood, and Solihull, maintains
its distinct and important regional role by
attracting new retailers and restaurants.
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EXT ENSION ARTIST’S
IMP RESSIONS
Images are not to scale and are for illustrative purposes only.
CHURCH HILL ROAD
THE SQUARE
View from Church Hill Road towards the town centre
View from the War Memorial towards Touchwood / Solihull Council’s offices
THE COURTYARD
NEW COVERED ARCADE
View from Church Hill Road into the new courtyard/entrance to the covered arcade
View from the new covered arcade towards the courtyard
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EXT EN SION ARTIST’S
I MP RESSIONS
Images are not to scale and are for illustrative purposes only.
HIGH STREET
NEW OPEN STREET
Birds eye view from Drury Lane / High Street
View from the High Street towards the new courtyard
NEW COURTYARD
MANOR HOUSE TEA GARDENS
View from the new courtyard towards St Alphege Church and Church Hill Road
View from the Manor House gardens towards the link through to the new arcade
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P UBLIC REALM
P RO POSALS
The public realm proposals will provide:
„„ A safe, comfortable and elegant environment
in which to pause, rest, meet and dine
„„ High quality materials and furniture that connect
the contemporary architecture and interiors of
Touchwood with the wider town centre
„„ A sequence of changing views between
Touchwood, the High Street and
St Alphege Church
„„ Subtle integrated external lighting that
supports activities in the courtyard into the
evening
„„ Easily accessible pedestrian links into
Touchwood from the High Street,
Church Hill Road and Manor Walk
„„ New trees, planted ground cover and green
screens to increase biodiversity
„„ Delivery and service areas that are suitably
positioned and screened
The images to the right are indicative of the
materials proposed, or reflect other successful
locations.
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CO M PLEMENTIN G TH E
TO WN CENTRE
The town centre contains a wide range of building
styles, scale and architecture, reflecting the
evolution of Solihull over the centuries.
These proposals have been developed to
sympathetically integrate the extension within the
conservation area.
We have considered the scale and massing of the
building to develop a range of building heights
that reflect all neighbouring buildings.
It is important, through the proposed architecture
of the extension, to reflect the wide range of
architecture in the town rather than recreate a
specific style.
Sensitively integrating a mix of new uses at the
south end of the High Street will help to improve
footfall, increase activity and therefore strengthen
this part of the town centre.
The link to the High Street is being created
through buildings that are not listed and has been
designed to complement the proposed office
and restaurant scheme on the corner of the High
Street and Drury Lane.
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SUSTAINABILITY
P RO POSALS
WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY IN THE WIDEST SENSE
As part of our vision to create the best places,
we aim to leave a positive legacy within the
communities in which we operate.
At Touchwood we aspire to be a sustainable
leader – both in terms of our role in managing
the centre and in our wider capacity in the heart
of the Solihull community.
As part of the development, we propose
including the following initiatives:
„„ Rainwater harvesting to serve existing toilets
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RECYC
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FRO
D
ON
„„ Energy efficient design
55 %
„„ Sharing our knowledge with stakeholders
and educating tenants to operate sustainably
We also hold regular
fundraising activities in
partnership with Solihull
Council.
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D I V RS
LE
„„ Creation of a safe and healthy environment
for guests and employees
ISO 14001
accreditation
100%
„„ Natural ventilation to the covered arcade
42%
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„„ Green screens and a brown roof to
encourage biodiversity
TOUCHWOOD’S SUSTAINABILITY
ACHIEVEMENTS
L A NDF
„„ Waste to water provision for restaurant units
Touchwood has a long history
of working closely with the
wider community. We have
a close relationship with
Reynalds Close School and
recently gave 100 students
from Arden Academy an
insight into retail management.
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„„ Solar panels to initially serve car charging
points
reduction
in electricity
usage
CO2 SENSORS IN
OUR CAR PARK