MAJOR redevelopment of Queensmere shopping centre could start in 2023 if the scheme is given the go-ahead.

Developers British Land are still yet to submit a planning application to the council to transform Queensmere into 1,600 homes and up to 50,000sqm of office space if there is future demand.

However, it is understood an outline planning application will be submitted by autumn., which means it is subject to change and a fully detailed proposal will require another approval.

Flicking through the council’s planning portal, an environmental impact assessment (EIA), which looks into what the likely significant environmental effects may arise from the development, was put forward and revealed some more details of the scheme.

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In the document, it reveals demolition and construction is “anticipated” to start in 2023, with a completion date of approximately 14 years.

The proposed buildings will range from six-storeys to 18-storeys in height. Several of the existing shallow basements could be retained.

It is “envisaged” pedestrian and vehicular access through the Site would be provided between the High Street and Wellington Street

Up to 550 car parking spaces will be provided for both residential and offices and there could be up to 12,000sqm of retail, food and beverage outlets.

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Music venues and cinemas could also be proposed as well as bars and hot food takeaways scattered around.

If plans are given the go-ahead, the development will be brought forward in phases, broadly from the west to the east across the site.

The neighbouring Observatory shopping centre site continues to form a part of the wider Slough Central masterplan but will not be developed until a much later date and will be subject to a separate planning application.

To view the full EIA, visit Slough Borough Council’s planning portal with the reference code P/19264/001.