Leading Build to Rent developer Dandara Living is developing exciting new proposals to replace The Chilterns Shopping Centre with new, high-quality apartments for rent in the heart of High Wycombe Town Centre.
Following an initial public consultation, the company has submitted a planning application for 303 new homes consisting of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Residents will also benefit from a wide range of on-site amenities including free superfast broadband, co-working space, residents’ lounge, gym, gardens, bike storage, parking and EV charging. Dandara Living is hopeful that the Council will make a decision on the planning application in the next few months.
The proposals also include improvements to the Frogmoor public space. Speaking about the company’s vision for the site, Planning Director Rachel Allwood said: “The character of this part of High Wycombe has changed over time and our site includes several important historic buildings, which we will restore as part of the proposed development. The Shopping Centre will remain open for business and home to local traders and community services while we develop our plans which will complement Buckinghamshire Council’s desire to regenerate the town centre and create a place people will want to live in, work in and visit.”
The company has also been at the forefront of several local community initiatives since it acquired the site, which is within walking distance of local employment, shops, leisure and public transport.
During the 2023 Christmas Lights Switch-On Festival, Dandara Living worked closely with High Wycombe BID and sponsored the Frogmoor stage, which included live performances from over 15 different groups. Additionally, personnel at Dandara Living’s offices have undertaken several collection drives to help provide essential items for the One Can Trust’s food bank, with the company matching donations. Jo Belshaw from One Can Trust highlighted the impact of such initiatives: “Support from Dandara Living enables us to continue our vital services.” Meanwhile, Derek Lancaster of All Saints Parish Church praised Dandara Living employees who took part in volunteering days with Chiltern Rangers: “These volunteer efforts have transformed our churchyard, making it a safer, more welcoming space for parishioners and the local community.”
Zoe Sharpe, Senior Development Manager at Dandara Living, comments: “We are proud to have been involved in several important community initiatives in High Wycombe to date and look forward to providing additional support moving forward.”
Photo: (top) Zoe Sharpe, Senior Development Manager at Dandara Living handing over donations to Jo Belshaw, Operations Manager at One Can Trust.
Image: (bottom) CGI view of Dandara Living’s proposed development from Frogmoor across a proposed new route connecting to Priory Road.
