Beeston Square Redevelopment

Work is well under way for Phase 2 of the redevelopment of Beeston Square.

The second phase will see an eight-screen cinema, as well as food and drink outlets and 132 new homes.

The project is also being supported by the D2N2 Local Growth Fund pt 3 N2TC Fund.

The development is being marketed by agents HEB Tel: 0115 950 6611 and JLL Tel: 0115 908 2120.

The scheme forms the second phase of a £50 million development, with Phase 1 including the refurbishment of the shopping precinct, new and improved public transport connecting the town to the NET tram network, more retailers, cafes and a gym.

The designs are available to view online:

• View Your Views Banner (.pdf) (6.79MB) (Opens in a New Window)
• View Phase 2 Master Plan Banner (.pdf) (6.41MB) (Opens in a New Window)
• View Phase 2 Retail Unit Banner (.pdf) (7.68MB) (Opens in a New Window)

The journey so far…

May – June 2015

Redevelopment of Phase 1 opened and a public consultation took place on initial plans for Phase 2.

May 2016

The Council purchased the leasehold interest of Beeston Square in a multi-million pound deal to help secure the future development of the town.

November 2017

Preparatory works began including preparing a planning application, finding a suitable developer for the residential part of the site and continuing negotiations with a cinema operator.

April 2018

Consultation on outline building plans, CGIs and initial designs.

May 2018

Two new businesses move into newly refurbished Phase 1 units and a planning application is submitted for Phase 2.

September 2018

Planning Committee unanimously granted full consent for the cinema and outline planning consent for the mixed-use and residential building.

February 2019

Arc Cinema secured as the operator of the eight-screen cinema which will be built as part of Phase 2.

October 2019

Bowmer + Kirkland announced as the contractor for the cinema and retail elements of the project.

November 2019

Work starts on site for the cinema and retail elements.

What’s next?

• Completion of the cinema and retail build.

• Fit out of cinema and retail units.

• Developer commences the residential element of the projects.

• New jobs