UK housebuilder, Crest Nicholson, has commenced construction of the long-awaited Redhouse Village Centre. In April 2007, construction and fitting of a ‘Smile’ convenience store will begin, ready to open in early summer alongside a hairdressers, Chinese takeaway, and fish and chip shop. The second phase of the Village Centre will also see the arrival of further outlets, residential homes and retail units. Chris Cain, Development Manager from Crest Nicholson, envisages the centre will be complete in three years, depending on market conditions.

"We are confident people will be able to shop at this first-stage of retail outlets in early summer 2007," said Chris. "At this time, we will also start work on the next phase."

Chris has commenced discussions with a church regarding a place of worship at a designated site within the Village Centre. He is also in discussion with two pub operators for the second phase. However, provisional plans for a medical centre are currently on hold: "Opening a medical centre is dependent on the number of people living in the surrounding area. Although Priory Vale continues to grow, the population was not yet felt to be large enough to warrant a medical centre. Naturally, this may change in the future."

While designs for the Village Centre are currently subject to planning consent, Chris confirmed that one of the next phases will involving creating a large square next to the Learning Campus, complete with attractive landscaping and tree-lined areas.
"Everyone living in Priory Vale will enjoy the convenience of shopping within the Redhouse Village Centre," said Chris. "This is the first chapter and we're looking forward to seeing the area take shape over the next three years."

Setting up shop? Whether you're already in business or considering starting a new venture, what better place to sell your wares than in Redhouse Village Centre? For information on available retail units, call Cronin Page on 01934 820666 or McArthur Wilson on 0117 9083350.