The Riverwalk

We were appointed by Clearbell Capital in 2014 to advise on a major mixed use redevelopment of an existing shopping centre in Durham (The Gates). The site lies in a very prominent location in Durham City Centre, within a Conservation Area and adjacent to Durham Cathedral and Castle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Clearbell’s scheme proposed the creation of a new riverside promenade and incorporated a new shopping and restaurant offer, a six screen multiplex cinema, and student accommodation in the setting of the World Heritage Site. Working closely with Clearbell and their project team, the local planning authority, Historic England and a range of stakeholders, we were able to address a range of complex heritage, planning and design issues, and this helped us to secure planning permission within 16 weeks.

Manish Chande,  Senior Partner,  Clearbell Capital LLP

Image credit: ESA Architecture / Clearbell Capital