Council Buys Into Shopping Centre To Homes Plan

Dandara Living has secured planning permission to redevelop the Chilterns Shopping Centre to provide 303 new build-to-rent homes in High Wycombe.

Members of Buckinghamshire Council’s West Area Planning Committee voted in support of the proposals at a meeting held on 12 February 2025, following officer recommendation for approval.

The planning application includes 303 new build-to-rent homes, the retention and refurbishment of local heritage assets, the refurbishment of six retail units and extensive public realm work.

 

Public realm

The proposals will see two new buildings ranging in heights from 4-10 storeys separated by a new pedestrian street which will provide for seating areas and extensive planting.

Designed by Aros Architects and landscape architect Define, the scheme is claimed to be inherently sustainable and includes the retention and refurbishment of several buildings along the southern boundary, bringing various heritage assets back into purposeful residential and commercial use.

All apartments will highly energy efficient. They will offer residents access to a range of shared amenities including social and workspaces, external terraces and outdoor space and 24/7 onsite management.

 

Rachel Allwood, Dandara Living’s planning director says: “The Chilterns Shopping Centre will play a key role in the significant transformation in this part of the town centre and will hopefully act as a catalyst for further investment.”

 

Picture: The Chilterns Shopping Centre will now be redeveloped into 303 new homes.

www.dandaraliving.com

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
24th February 2025

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