Council to spend millions on redevelopment in Yeovil town centre
Somerset Council are set to purchase the Glovers Walk shopping centre
Nearly 5 million pounds of government funding is going to be spent on new houses in Yeovil town centre.
It forms part of the Yeovil Refresh regeneration programme, and will focus on delivering affordable homes above retail units.
As a result, Somerset Council have confirmed it's going to buy and demolish Glovers Walk shopping centre in Yeovil.
Grimsby Corner on Wyndham Street and two addresses on Middle Street will also be redeveloped.
The council has confirmed the bus stop will not be affected.
The shopping centre, bus station and part of the adjoining land on Lower Middle Street was put on the market in late-October 2023 at a guide price of £1.75m.
Under the council’s plans, the site will be flattened to “form a temporary, ‘meanwhile’ use” while a master-plan for the location (funded by Homes England) is completed.
"positive and exciting"
Cllr Ros Wyke, Lead Member Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning & Assets commented:
“As we see the majority of public realm works coming to completion, this latest news is positive and exciting in the delivery of an attractive, flexible, income generating mixed use development for Yeovil and its town centre.
"Key to success will be consultation with the community and partners Love Yeovil and Yeovil Artspace, as providers of events, activities and entertainment moving forward.”
With the decision now confirmed, acquisition of the Glover’s Walk site is anticipated to complete within the coming months, with the appointment of a demolition contractor expected in August. Demolition of the site would commence in the autumn.
Cllr Wyke adds: “To be absolutely clear, Yeovil Bus Station is not closing and will not be affected by plans for the Glover’s Walk site.
"We will be working closely with the Bus Station owners to ensure that the bus station remains fully operational throughout the period of works to the Glover’s Walk site and into the future.”