Birmingham City Council has approved the application for Spiceal
Street, a 1,900m² (20,000 ft²) extension to Bullring.
The new scheme is set around St Martin's Square and will create
in the region of 1,000m² (11,500ft²) of restaurant units
and enhancements to the landscaping and public realm.
Work is scheduled to start on the extension later this spring
and completion of Spiceal Street is anticipated for winter
2011.
Designed by Chapman Taylor the scheme comprises three new
catering units (ranging from 325m² to 390m²), the
extension of two existing units, a feature green wall, planting and
a new water feature as part of the improved public realm. The
scheme will also enhance pedestrian links from St Martin's Walk to
St Martin's Square.
The report from the Council officers recommended approval and
highlighted the 'high quality design of the buildings and an
enhanced focal point within the City core.'
Turley Associates supported Hammerson with the planning
application.
Tim Walley, General Manager at Bullring, commented: "We are
thrilled to have been granted approval for the Spiceal Street
development and look forward to offering our shoppers a new dining
experience and evening destination in the heart of the city centre.
We envisage work will begin in the next few weeks as we look
towards an opening date in winter 2011."
Bullring, which opened during 2003, is owned in a three-way
joint venture between Hammerson, Henderson Global Investors and
Future Fund.