Following the recent signing of legal agreements, planning applications have been submitted on Monday (28 November) by Bond City for the major multi-million pound redevelopment of the St James’ area of Dover.

The proposals would provide a total of 120,000 sq ft of retail floor space within the area known as the Dover Town Investment Zone (DTIZ), and a new hotel and restaurants on the corner of Woolcomber Street and Townwall Street.

They replace previous plans for a scheme anchored by an Asda superstore with new plans for a range of mostly smaller shops, restaurants and a 100 bed hotel around a central square of landscaped parking, with 445 parking spaces.

Cllr Paul Watkins, Leader of Dover District Council said: "Following the recent signing of the Development Agreements, we welcome the early submission of these planning applications. This is another very significant step forward for this major redevelopment."

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