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heart of calne
 Calne's
Town Centre has been redeveloped in a number of phases
since the demolition of the Harris meat processing factory
in the mid 1980’s.
The
preliminary steps were the construction of the Wharf
housing scheme completed in 1991 and Bank site housing
(Carnegie Mews) in 1996. The first stage of the
town centre redevelopment was completed with the opening
of Sainsbury’s in 1999 which was followed in 2002 by
the building of the library, shops and housing along
with river and highway alterations.
Phase 3 of the redevelopment will revitalise the
town centre with a new Woolworth store, further
shops, new homes, and a Public Square. The
proposed scheme involves the existing Phelps Parade
and land facing The Pippin opposite Sainsbury’s,
and includes:
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The demolition of the part of Phelps Parade facing
The Pippin, and its replacement with two new shops,
the larger a Woolworths store, and the smaller
as yet
to be decided. Above the shops will be 16 new affordable
homes, provided by Westlea Housing Association,
the developing organisation.
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Improvements to the external areas of Phelps Parade. These proposals are not finalised yet, but are likely
to include new paving, landscaping and the replacement
of shop canopies.
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A new Public Square adjacent to the new development,
surrounding the Zion Chapel. It is expected that
the Friday market will be relocated there. This
proposal is in response to requests from the town
council and other organisations for a public space
to house community events and activities.
Further development by a private developer, which
will include shops and homes adjacent to the proposed
square and land from the rear of Lloyds TSB Bank
to the site of Trotman’s hardware store.
Calne Chamber of Commerce have been working closely
with the town and district councils throughout the
development processes as we have many members who
will be affected by these works. For many
years, businesses within the town have seen residents
travel elsewhere to get the products they require
and it is hoped that, as a result of this long-awaited
redevelopment, the townsfolk of Calne will have
a Centre to be proud of and be able to find everything
they require locally rather than travelling afield.
For further information on the redevelopment plans,
North Wilts District Council have produced a brochure
which you can
download.
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