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Plans submitted for major student and retail development in Kingsmead

Canterbury City Council has revealed plans for a multiplex cinema, seasonal ice rink, and student accommodation in Kingsmead.

The project, which would be built on the former coach park, is being led by Bouygues Development.

The Kingsmead development will also include a residential development, restaurants, indoor leisure outlets, and a public area.

Canterbury City Council’s chief executive, Colin Carmichael, said: “The standard of all the bids was very high, and we’re delighted to have selected such an experienced company as our partner for this exciting regeneration project for Canterbury.

“Bouygues Development has an excellent track record of developing large-scale, complex mixed-use regeneration projects such as the one we envisage for Kingsmead.

“Ultimately it was the quality of the design and their ability to deliver this project that gave Bouygues Development the edge, and we’re looking forward to working with them in the months ahead.”

Bouygues Development is working towards submitting a planning application at the start of 2016, with construction starting later that year.

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