Exeter bus station redevelopment plans give green light by councillors

Plans for a new bus station in Exeter have been given the green light by the city's council.

At a meeting last night councillors backed an application to create a state-of-the-art leisure complex alongside a new bus station at the site.

Work will begin next spring and the new bus station is expected to open in the winter of 2018.

The plans include a new 12-bay bus station and state-of-the-art leisure complex. Credit: Exeter City Council

In detail: application plans

  • A leisure complex called St Sidwell's Point - featuring an eight-lane main pool and four-lane pool for learners, with moveable floors

  • A 150-station gym with soft-play area, café and crèche and extensive health and spa facilities.

  • A 12-bay bus station with improved facilities for passengers

Further development is also planned elsewhere on the bus station site.

Outline planning permission has been granted for an extension of the Princesshay shopping centre with a mix of new shops, a cinema, restaurants, cafes and public open space.

Speaking after the meeting Cllr Phil Bialyk - lead councillor for the redevelopment - welcomed the completion of the planning process and said he looked forward to the start of work on site next year.

He said:

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