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Town regeneration boost Council approval of landmark schemes sows significant seeds for future growth

Built in 1907 by Bass and operational through to 1959, the Maltings are Grade II* listed as among the top 10% of listed buildings in the country. They are uniquely significant in terms of scale, technological innovation, exceptional build quality and their impact on the landscape. In their heyday they represented the life and vigour of the town and that is how they are foreseen for the future as a bustling hive of commercial, residential and business industry. local environmental improvements. Each scheme represents around £50m of investment and would generate around 500 jobs - as well as inspiring other retailers and developers to bring their business to Sleaford. The link road is a significant factor in the success of the Maltings project as it is to easing current congestion and traffic flow issues. As a landmark building, the Maltings is the flagship to the wider regeneration package proposed for Sleaford through the ‘Sleaford Forward’ initiative. The permission for redevelopment secures most of the 110-year-old building intact and restores, extends and enhances it to provide 204 appartments, restaurant, retail, office and healthcare space, parking and 24 new houses. NKDC has invested seven years in working out the perfect solution for the

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Maltings complex which preserves its past and protects its future. Council Leader Cllr Marion Brighton OBE said the Maltings’ redevelopment was of ‘great strategic and economic significance’ for Sleaford, and that part of the town especially, and would ‘act as a catalyst for wider investment in the town as a whole’. “As well as creating around 500 jobs through the significant employment space being provided, it creates additional housing opportunities and improves the historic environment by restoring the buildings and bringing them back into economic use. “So much of our vision for Sleaford to once again fulfil its potential and function efficiently as a thriving market town rests on The Maltings. It is integral to the wider South East Regeneration which, when taken

together, represents the biggest and most economically significant commercial investments Sleaford has seen since the opening of the Navigation more than 200 years ago.” Extensive measures have been taken to preserve as much of the iconic building as possible, with Block One conserved completely intact, parts of the industrial architecture retained as heritage displays, original iron windows preserved with financial support from English Heritage, repair and retention where possible and only partial demolition of fire damaged blocks to house parking.

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Massive strides have been taken in recent weeks on a number of key projects to secure private investment of around £100m and create 1,000 much-needed jobs in Sleaford. In close succession, the applications were approved for redevelopment of the Maltings, for a new Tesco store and for the South East Regeneration link road to help ease traffic flow through the town. Collectively these three initiatives dovetail into what has been described as ‘the most economically significant commercial investments Sleaford has seen since the opening of the navigation’ and they mark the beginnings of a broader vision for long-term regeneration. Each scheme contributes towards the success of another and is the result of lengthy and detailed negotiations between applicants, interested parties and statutory consultees to ensure delivery of maximum community benefit for the town and further opportunities for regeneration. As part of its approval, Tesco is obliged to pay for the £12m link road among other benefits totalling around £15m. And as part of the approval for the Maltings, applicants Gladedale must offer up crushed rubble towards the Link Road foundations valued at around £300,000 - which leaves Tesco more to spend on its commitments. Further community benefits secured through Section 106 agreements on Tesco and the Maltings amount to around £530,000 to improve and promote local transport options, infrastructure and awareness, £10,000 for public art, money for public open space and a number of

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Regeneration East Midlands “This redevelopment has the potential to make a considerable contribution to the regeneration in this area. This is a positive scheme, rescuing and reinvigorating these significant buildings without adversely affecting the character of this striking listed building.” Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology “This is an ambitious scheme to save the complex from stagnation and secure its future. The Society is anxious to see this development take place as it is the optimum solution for the buildings and a good one for Sleaford.” Sleaford & District Civic Trust “We are pleased to see this well considered and detailed application and, without dissent, welcome each aspect of the development.” Lincolnshire Historic Building Committee “The Sleaford Maltings is a magnificent complex; probably the finest range of large floor maltings left in the country. The glory of the Maltings is in their magnificent scale and open setting which should not be diminished.” Ancient Monuments Society “Given the scale and number of Maltings on this site, successful re-use was never going to be easy. The Maltings were industrial and stark in their appearance but have certain grace which is retained through this extensive and detailed application.”

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