DLG Architects

Work has started on site for the much anticipated Belle Vue Mills development in Skipton, North Yorkshire. The £40 million, mixed use, regeneration scheme will restore a number of disused historic mills and transform the area into a prestigious new living and retail destination.

Designed for Novo Homes by award winning Practice, DLG Architects and Skipton based Wales, Wales & Rawson Architects, Belle Vue Mills includes 122 residential properties, prime office space, leisure facilities and new retail outlets as well as spacious parking for residents and visitors. The site, which is attractively located adjacent to the Leeds Liverpool canal, is designed to complement existing facilities in Skipton and act as a unified extension to the town centre.

North Midland Building Ltd has been appointed main contractor for the development and the first phase of works is scheduled to complete by October 2008.

Similar to DLG Architect’s innovative and award winning design approach to ‘The Light’, in Leeds city centre, Belle Vue Mills will centre on a spectacular atrium which infills an existing courtyard, complete with a state-of-the-art ETFE roof, and a dramatic glazed façade taking in views across the nearby countryside.

Mark Hewitt, Associate Director at DLG Architects in Leeds comments: “We are delighted that work has started on this exciting scheme. It is a challenging brief combining careful conservation with quality contemporary design that will deliver a space quite unique to Skipton. We have been careful to retain the original character of the mill buildings but also provide a sustainable development that can thrive through public use and integrate well with existing town centre facilities.”

Situated in a conservation area, Belle Vue Mills was considered a prime development opportunity by Novo Homes which acquired the buildings from well known card manufacturer Kingsley Cards four years ago. Full planning permission was granted in 2005 which saw many local authority members voice their support for the scheme.

The luxury residential apartments were released by Novo Homes for public sale in September last year and already over 60 per cent of the first phase has been reserved off plan. Prices currently start at £154,950 and more information is available at the on-site Marketing Suite or phone 01756 709 086.