MULTI-MILLION pound plans to redevelop Handy Cross sports centre have moved a step closer after the first planning application was made.
A new coachway with a park and ride facility, offices, a 150 bed hotel and a food store have all been included in the plans, which will also see the current sports centre redeveloped.
An outline planning application was officially validated by Wycombe District Council on Friday.
A decision on whether to progress the current proposals or not is due to be made in September – but this application is just the first stage of the process.
If approval is given, a full application will need to be made at a later date. Building work will only then be allowed to begin if the second application is then approved.
Wycombe District Council has previously stated it hopes to have the centre completed by 2015.
