Central Winchester Regeneration
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.New life in a timeless city
The transformation of this key part of Winchester aims to bring significant benefits to people living and working in and around the district, including the delivery of flexible workspace, retail and leisure facilities, high quality homes and an attractive public realm. We are currently undergoing the procurement process for a development partner to join us on this exciting project. These pages contain all of the latest information on the Central Winchester Regeneration project.
Central Winchester Regeneration Open Forum Wednesday 16 March 2022
We hosted a Central Winchester Regeneration Open Forum on 16 March giving everyone the chance to hear an update on progress on the project and what is planned for the next stage including:
- the launch of the marketing campaign for the site
- new open space at Friarsgate Medical Centre site
- exciting plans for Kings Walk
- the latest updates on the archaeology work underway
A copy of the presentation can be seen here (pdf, 7.1mb).
Plans for old Friarsgate Medical Centre site
We are working on plans to transform the site of old Friarsgate Medical Centre as part of the regeneration of the central Winchester area.
The Friarsgate Medical Centre site has been vacant for six years and the plan to demolish the building looks to address recent issues of trespass and vandalism in the area.
In its place, we’re creating a brand-new public space for people to enjoy whilst plans for the longer term regeneration of the site are progressed.
The new park will be fully accessible to all, and will create a route between Friarsgate and the Broadway. The space will help to revitalise the area creating open areas for small events to be held, in collaboration with local organisations, with seating and lighting. The park will generate green space to enhance biodiversity, create a new habitat for pollinators and will be carefully managed and maintained.
You can view the plan here. (jpg, 5.6mb)
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 outlines aspirations for how the city develops and grows over the coming years, overseen by the Winchester Town Forum. Our work with JLL is closely linked with the Winchester Vision.
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Cllr Kelsie Learney |
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29/03/2016 |
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