New Riviera Estates 4-24 Torwood Street, Torquay

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1 Introduction Welcome Original design concept Welcome to this exhibition which provides an update about the redevelopment of 4-24 Torwood Street. Previous plans previously received full planning consent in April 2011 to redevelop the proposal site with a high quality mixed use scheme, which included an internationally branded hotel, 12 residential apartments, offices and a gym/fitness centre, together with new retail and restaurants fronting onto Torwood Street. About this exhibition This exhibition provides the opportunity for you to meet with representatives from and its team and to find out more about the amendments which are now proposed in order to bring forward a successful, viable, mixed use development. The amendments required to the existing approved scheme, which are presented at this exhibition, demonstrate New Riviera Estates continued commitment to regenerating this important site and to ensuring a viable and beneficial scheme is delivered to Torbay. Torwood Street Exterior of approved scheme 2011 The Terrace Residential Commercial Restaurant Internal arrangement of approved scheme 2011

Revised plans Why are revised plans needed? Original plan 2011 Since the original planning consent was granted, the proposals have been carefully re-assessed.

is working closely with Torbay based architects Kay Elliott to ensure the design amendments required improve the design proposed and ensure a viable development is achieved.

Revised internal layout to provide a more ordered internal arrangement, ensuring better separation is achieved between the uses proposed, to meet the needs of future operators/occupiers, particularly

2 Revised plans Why are revised plans needed? Original plan 2011 Since the original planning consent was granted, the proposals have been carefully re-assessed. The revisions proposed primarily involve improvements to the internal and external design, which are required to meet the needs of the future, internationally branded hotel operator. is working closely with Torbay based architects Kay Elliott to ensure the design amendments required improve the design proposed and ensure a viable development is achieved. What are the main changes proposed? Revised internal layout to provide a more ordered internal arrangement, ensuring better separation is achieved between the uses proposed, to meet the needs of future operators/occupiers, particularly the hotel. Improved hotel space the internal layout of the hotel has been reassessed, delivering an improved hotel offering. The main entrance has been located on The Terrace, along with a new active frontage overlooking the street. access is also provided onto Torwood Street to ensure all guests have easy access to the harbourside. Increased office space the office space has been increased and now comprises the three top floors. New prestigious, 21st Century, fit for purpose office suites in the town centre, with panoramic views over the bay, will be attractive to both new businesses looking to locate to Torquay and also existing businesses seeking to remain in the town. Additional office space will also contribute to the overall employment opportunities within the scheme. Revised plan 2013 View from proposed office suites Removal of residential apartments and fitness suite to accommodate the internal layout improvements and increase the size of the hotel and office space offered, the 12 residential apartments and the gym have been removed. However, the hotel will continue to provide its own integrated hotel fitness facility. Original plan 2011 Revised plan 2013 Revised proposals at a glance The revised proposal would deliver the following beneficial uses: An internationally branded 3\4 star hotel delivering 110 bedrooms Prestigious new office space, with sea views Retail and restaurant uses providing active frontages directly onto Torwood Street A pedestrian walkway linking Torwood Street to The Terrace Reduced height

3 Layout The following plans show how the revised layout would be accommodated within the proposal site. Ext mech equip m² Electrical 9.46 m² 5400 Service Corridor m² m² ft² Mechanical m² Main' 8.34 m² m² bed bed Acc m² m² fitness room m² Void under stairs m² ft² 6095 Store m² ft² to mezzanine A3 Unit m² ft² Interior fit out by Tenant A3 Unit m² ft² Area includes plant. Interior fit out by Tenant possible recessed folding doors option shown dotted A3 Unit m² ft² Area includes plant. Interior fit out by Tenant Proposed Loading Bays (see seperate drawing) possible recessed folding doors option shown dotted Retail Unit m² ft² Area includes plant. Interior fit out by Tenant Layout 2013 Level 0 retail and restaurants 4.14 m² Vestibule m² 6700 New Public Footpath to the Terrace 6700 harbourside access bed stairs m² bed bed m² bed m² bed bed A3 Unit m² bed m² Central courtyard m² bed bed bed Layout 2013 Level 1 hotel and restaurants service riser m² m² bed bed Vestibule m² bed m² h'kpg l'ndry m² Staff WC 5.02 m² dry food st m² and office entrance circulation m² Staff L'kers m² breakroom m² m² bed Substation m² Deliveries m² food prep m² m² P WC m 9.78 m² P WC ap WC f 6.59 m² m² core breakfast m² Living Zone m² Work Zone m² LIFT LIFT circ' m² OFFICE HOTEL ENTRANCE ENTRANCE Vestibule 9.84 m² Welcome Zone m² lug cart st 2.08 m² Work rm 9.18 m² gathering zone m² Hub m² back Off 6.03 m² m² m² Elev lobby m² Terrace 4.38 m² m² store 6.45 m² circulation m² Tech Comp' 9.04 m² gathering zone m² GM 9.15 m² 9550 meeting room m² 7000 Layout 2013 Level 2 hotel Layout 2013 Level 3 hotel circ' m² circ' m² circ' m² m² ft² m² ft² m² ft² Roof m² ft² m² ft² m² 6th Floor Terrace 6th Floor Terrace 5th floor terrace stairs m² Terrace 4th floor terrace m² ft² 5th floor terrace Terrace 4th floor terrace 3rd floor Layout 2013 Level 4 office suites Layout 2013 Level 5 office suites Layout 2013 Level 6 office suites Layout 2013 Roof level

approval A smaller building is now proposed The Terrace The overall height of the building proposed has been reduced, including: adjacent to The Terrace by approx.

4 Improved design How has the design changed? The proposed internal changes have resulted in a number of significant design improvements, including: Image of revised section 2013 Red outline shows height of previous 2011 scheme line of previous approval A smaller building is now proposed The Terrace The overall height of the building proposed has been reduced, including: adjacent to The Terrace by approx. 1m the removal of a storey, level seven, in the middle tier of the building The natural surveillance and overlooking of the pedestrian walkway between The Terrace and Torwood Street has been increased, to achieve a safer, more attractive public area Restaurant Torwood Street The main entrances to the hotel and office suites have been relocated to The Terrace Significant reduction in dead circulation within the scheme greatly improving the efficiency of the design Computer model of 2013 revised proposal viewed from bay Red outline shows height of previous scheme The stepped office space reduces the visual impact from views from the harbourside The design principles remain unchanged from the approved scheme to provide active and attractive new frontages to Torwood Street and The Terrace and to adopt a stepped design that reflects the existing built form of the bay and its natural setting.

Improved design The following images show how the proposed building and its

Computer model of 2013 revised proposal viewed from Torwood Street Red

looking west down Torwood Street Red outline showing 2011 consented scheme

5 Improved design The following images show how the proposed building and its overall height and size will be amended. Computer model of 2013 revised proposal viewed from Torwood Street Red outline shows height of previous 2011 scheme Sketch of revised 2013 scheme looking west down Torwood Street Red outline showing 2011 consented scheme Computer model of 2013 revised proposal viewed from Torwood Street Red outline shows height of previous 2011 scheme

Sketch of revised 2013 scheme of Torwood Street

outline showing consented 2011 scheme Sketch of

showing consented 2011 scheme Clock tower

6 Sketch of revised 2013 scheme of Torwood Street Red outline showing 2011 consented scheme Sketch of revised 2013 scheme of Torwood Street Red outline showing consented 2011 scheme Sketch of revised 2013 scheme of The Terrace Red outline showing consented 2011 scheme Clock tower comparison 2012

7 Benefits and timescales Summary of benefits Commitment to regenerating the proposal site: is committed to delivering a high quality mixed use proposal, which will significantly enhance this part of Torquay, delivering major new investment to the bay. Enhanced hotel offering: The revised proposal will deliver an improved hotel, which will be occupied by an internationally branded 3\4 star hotel operator, boosting the town s tourism and conferencing capability. Increased employment opportunities: The additional office space proposed will result in additional employment opportunities within the development and contribute to the vitality and viability of the town centre; the proposal has the potential to create in the order of 80/100 jobs plus the office space. Improved design: The revised proposal has improved both the internal and external design and achieved a reduction in the overall height and size of the building proposed when compared to the existing approved planning consent. Comment Form Public exhibition You can pop this comment form in the ballot box or send it to us by post, fax, or visit our website. Telephone: Fax: feedback@consultation-online.co.uk Website: Post: Remarkable Consultation, The Pump House, Garnier Road, Winchester, SO23 9QG Please let us know your contact details below: Name: Address: Postcode: Telephone: Comment Form what is the nature of your interest in these proposals? Local resident Local business Other, please state below additional comments 4-24 Torwood STreeT, Torquay Timescales Revised application to be submitted March 2013 Subject to planning consent, construction scheduled to begin Autumn revised scheme Torwood Street Thank you 4-24 Torwood STreeT, Torquay Anticipated completion of scheme Spring 2015 Thank you for taking the time to visit our exhibition. If you have any questions please ask a member of the team here today. Alternatively you can visit our website or call

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