Nicholson Estates - Mixed-Use Development - Hemel Hempstead, Plough Site

Date: 10 Jun 2002

Dacorum Borough Council has resolved to grant detailed planning consent for Nicholson Estates’ £45 million mixed-use redevelopment of the 2.02 ha (5 acre) Plough site in Hemel Hempstead town centre. The 29,729 sq m (320,000 sq ft) scheme, ‘Riverside’, is expected to start on site by the end of this year with completion anticipated in spring 2005.

Riverside comprises four integrated clusters of retail, leisure and residential aspects. The main cluster will include an 8,361 sq m (90,000 sq ft) department store, variety/food store, heath and fitness unit and a 100-bed hotel. Additional areas will include a smaller anchor store, 15 shops on two levels and bars/restaurants, as well as 53 residential apartments and car parking.

Edward Skeates of Nicholson Estates comments:
“We are looking forward to starting work on rejuvenating the Plough site to transform it into an attractive and lively centre. Nicholson Estates is already talking in detail to a number of popular retail and leisure operators who are new names for Hemel and will significantly enhance the town’s profile as an exciting shopping and leisure destination.”

Riverside was designed by Bernard Engle Architects and Planners. Hartnell Taylor Cook and Donaldsons are joint letting agents, while CB Hillier Parker is advising Nicholson Estates on funding. Donaldsons is advising Dacorum Borough Council.

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