Friday 4 September 2015

Dorchester, Dorset: Phase Two of Charles Street Scheme Not Viable?



From Dorset Echo

From BBC News - Dorchester's Charles Street developer pulls out:

"The developer of a new retail area in Dorchester town centre has pulled out of the scheme. Simons blamed construction costs and archaeology requirements for its decision to ask West Dorset District Council to find alternative developers.West Dorset District Council had agreed funding of up to £4m towards the scheme which includes Marks & Spencer and Waitrose stores. The council said it was "disappointed" by the decision.The company cited the requirements of English Heritage, including undertaking a full archaeological survey, as making the project financially unviable".

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