Plans for new Cinema and Food Court in Kingsgate Approved

Posted By: KLTVon: June 21, 2019In: News

By Oliver Thompson

Kingsgate’s new cinema and food court has overcome its first step and has gained approval by the Kirklees Council Planning Committee.

On 20 June 2019, the Planning Committee approved plans to convert the current units occupied by the House of Fraser in Huddersfield into several restaurants and a street food area.
The nine-screen cinema complex is expected to be located on the upper ground floor of Kingsgate.

The plans also include an extension to the roof to create a rooftop terrace Sky Bar.

Kingsgate are in advanced discussions and it’s believed an announcement is imminent.

Kirklees Council has provided a £7 million loan to help the scheme as part of their bigger rejuvenation announcement for the whole of Huddersfield Town Centre.

Cllr Peter McBride, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said: ‘I’m delighted that these plans have been approved. This will be a fantastic asset for the town and offers visitors something different to do in Huddersfield Town Centre.
“We’re an ambitious council with big plans and it’s exciting times for Huddersfield and the rest of Kirklees.
“On 26 June we will be making a big announcement about Huddersfield Town Centre and these plans will form part of that. Stay tuned to find out what we have in store.”
Peter Everest of WD Huddersfield Ltd, commented: “We have reached a turning point of achieving this planning consent for our proposal to modernise Kingsgate and to see it evolve into a fully-integrated and engaging shopping, leisure and lifestyle destination that will, in turn, invigorate Huddersfield.”

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