The council is seeking the comprehensive redevelopment of the central Winchester area. This section contains all of the latest information on the Central Winchester Regeneration project.
We held an online Open Forum to discuss the recent consultation on the Central Winchester Regeneration draft development proposals on 26 January 2021. To see the presentation and Q&A from the session please click here.
Climate Emergency
We are placing the climate emergency and newly adopted council plan at the heart of everything we are doing.
We will be looking at creative and innovative ways to embed this. We have shared thoughts around retention of existing buildings and no car parking and have given examples of how the preferred scheme is being developed with the climate emergency upfront and centre.
Movement Strategy
We are working closely with Hampshire County Council on options for the bus arrangements and will continue to do so. Atkins is carrying out stage one of the feasibility study, looking at several options that work for the regeneration of the site, the wider movement strategy and our partners at the bus operators.
Our close working relationship continues with all areas of the emerging studies under the Movement Strategy and again, concepts for the lower section of the High Street and Broadway remain flexible and can be delivered in phases as actions under the wider movement strategy evolve. You can find the Movement Strategy timeline here (pdf, 73kb).
Winchester Vision
A new Vision for Winchester is being developed. This document aims to outline aspirations for how the city develops and grows over the coming years and the work is being overseen by the Winchester Town Forum. Our work with JLL will be closely linked with the Winchester Vision.
Central Winchester Regeneration details
Cabinet Member
Cllr Kelsie Learney
Start Date
29/03/2016
Key Steps/Milestones
Milestones completed:
Cabinet Project Initiation: 29 March 2016
JTP, award-winning 'placemaking' practice of architects and masterplanners appointed: December 2016
Engagement: February - July 2017
Bus station purchase by the council and improvement works: April - September 2017
Preparation of and consultation on draft SPD: April - November 2017
Formal consultation on draft SPD: 11 December 2017 - 5 February 2018
Final SPD approved by Cabinet: 20 June 2018
Archaeology public information event: December 2018
Council acquired the land of the former Friarsgate Medical Centre along with buildings either side of the Bus Station entrance: December 2018
The council owned, former Antique Market was brought back into use as an arts venue, 'The Nutshell': December 2018
The BikeHub at the Open House Deli moved into the council-owned, Old Post Office building in Middle Brook Street: December 2018
A roadmap outlining the delivery of the project until 2022 developed and presented to the Cabinet (CWR) Committee: 22 January 2019
JLL appointed as Strategic Placemaking Consultancy to bring a cohesive and expert oversight across the projects in the district: May 2019
Approval to procure consultant to carry out pre-development archaeological investigations: August 2019
JLL review of CWR Roadmap completed: December 2019
Concept design produced for the lower section of the High Street and Broadway public realm: January 2020*
Scheme options for the CWR area developed and shared with members, stakeholders and the public for feedback: January – March 2020
Consultation on draft development proposals undertaken 11 November 2020 - 12 January 2021
Cabinet approved progress for short term measures including improvements to the ground floor of Kings Walk and the surrounding public realm, and creating an attractive temporary open space on the site of the old Friarsgate Medical Centre.
Latest Status
Latest Status
Planning for refurbishment work on Coitbury House paused and options being considered for the building in the emerging development proposals
Appointed archaeology consultant, ARCA Geoarchaeology, to carry out pre-development investigations on the site
Create development proposals for site in line with comments from key stakeholders, Members and the public
Work with Hampshire County Council and bus operators to develop solution for bus arrangements
Appointed Turner Works and Worthwhile Works to explore how Kings Walk could be developed into a vibrant creative hub to support small businesses, the arts and opportunities for young people over the next 10 years
Public engagement discussed at Cabinet meeting on 10 November 2020
Consultation on draft development proposals undertaken 11 November 2020 - 12 January 2021
Cabinet approved short term measures to commence to encourage longer visits to the City Centre, with improvements to the ground floor of Kings Walk and the surrounding public realm, and creating an attractive temporary open space on the site of the old Friarsgate Medical Centre.
Refine the development proposlas for the site, whilst carrying out viability assessments and developing a strategy for delivery
Seek Cabinet approval of the development proposals and delivery strategy
Progress short term measures encouraging longer visits to the City Centre, with improvements to the ground floor of Kings Walk and the surrounding public realm, and creating an attractive temporary open space on the site of the old Friarsgate Medical Centre.
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