Redhill station plans await decision

A joint venture looking to improve Redhill station as part of a £40 million regeneration scheme have submitted plans to Reigate & Banstead Borough Council.

Solum Regeneration, a collaboration between Network Rail and Kier Property, has set out a programme of improvement for the Surrey railway station, including doubling the size of the ticket office, building a new multi-storey car park and creating a new public square at the station entrance.

The £7 million station redevelopment is part of a wider regeneration of the area, which once complete could see around 150 apartments and a new Waitrose supermarket built around the interchange.

Edward Pearce, development manager at Solum Regeneration, said: “It is widely recognised that the area around Redhill station is in need of investment and improvement.

“This development will radically enhance the station area and create a gateway into the town of which it can be proud and help in regenerating this part of the town centre.”




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