Medway Council has approved plans for a new children's soft play facility above the first floor of Dockside Outlet Centre in Chatham.
The 556sqm indoor play area for young children will replace existing unused mechanical plant and ductwork with a 'visually exciting colourful addition' to the interior of the centre. In the now-approved proposals, Covell Matthews Architects, on behalf of the applicant Chatham Maritime Car Park Management Ltd, said: "With the changing style of modern retail and shopping, leisure use is becoming more and more linked and desirable to shopping habits. "With the centre currently having minimal leisure uses, especially for young children visiting with parents and carers it is particularly desirable to have a facility such as this within the Centre to complement the existing retail uses." As part of the plans, a new bridge is to be installed over the Boomers cafe to link the soft play facility with a new reception that will be formed in part of the space currently occupied by the Management Suite. Although Dockside Outlet Centre was approached for comment, no date has yet been revealed for when the soft play facility for young children is expected to open once completed. Comments are closed.
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