Plans have been approved for a £400 million regeneration scheme in Kingston.

British Land and Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) are proposing to redevelop the Eden Walk area of the town with hundreds of new homes, new office space and new public spaces.

Designed by BDP Architects, the proposed development will create an estimated 600 jobs and includes:

• 28 new retail units

• 12 restaurants and cafes, alongside a sky restaurant with views across the centre of Kingston

• 380 new homes, with 10% being allocated as starter homes

• 35,000 sq ft of high quality, modern and flexible office space

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• Three large public spaces

• A boutique cinema next to the sky restaurant

• New pedestrian routes to other parts of the town centre..

Richard Wise, Head of Retail Development for British Land, said: "The proposed redevelopment of Eden Walk is designed to complement the existing retail offer and create a high quality central space for Kingston which will over time, become the heart of the town. It will be a place that reflects modern lifestyles, where people can live, shop, work and relax with friends and family."

Graham Burnett, Head of Property at USS Investment Management, added: "We are pleased that the development has received formal planning consent and look forward to an even brighter future for Eden Walk.”

Council Leader Kevin Davis said: "We're immensely excited to see the redevelopment of Eden Walk move a step closer. To grow and prosper, the borough needs high quality and carefully considered schemes like this one and the fact that Kingston is able to attract such significant investment, is a huge vote of confidence in the future direction of the borough."

(LM/MH)