Major facelift for Congleton town centre gets go ahead

Scarborough Development Group (SDG) has obtained planning permission for a multi million pound redevelopment of a prime three acre site in Congleton town centre.

Included in the scheme will be a 60,000 sq ft food store, a 96-room hotel, and parking for 241 cars.

In addition there will be a new indoor and outdoor market providing 11 indoor and 36 outdoor stalls, a new public square to provide space for events and town centre promotions, and new pedestrian links to other areas of the town centre.

Damian Flood, SDG Development Manager, confirmed that the developers were in advanced negotiations with a major food store chain and a leading hotel operator.

He added: “This redevelopment will revitalise the town centre and provide a major boost for residents and visitors.”

SDG’s funding partner in the Congleton scheme is Investec Private Bank. It is the latest in an ambitious programme of developments to be undertaken by the partners in the North West, Wales and Lincolnshire involving more than 650,000 sq ft of food store, mixed retail, offices and parking with an investment value of some £200 million.