Land SecuritiesLand Securities has owned and operated theBishop Centre since 2005. Land Securities isthe largest commercial property company inthe UK - we own and manage more than 29million sq ft of property nationwide, fromshopping centres to offices.

At the heart of all our business lies a strongcommitment to corporate responsibility, andwe always seek to work closely with ourcommunities and reduce our impact on theenvironment.

Our communities● We want to be a good neighbour, both in

the development and use of ourproperties

● We engage proactively with localauthorities, business partners, communityand voluntary groups, tenants andoccupiers

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● We work with our partners to delivertraining and employment opportunities tothose out of work

● We engage with schools, colleges anduniversities to deliver educationprogrammes, preparing the nextgeneration for the world of work

Our environment● In our new schemes, we deliver innovative

developments to minimise their impacton the environment

● In our existing properties, we encourageretrofitting of energy-efficient technologyto help conserve natural resources

● We also work with our customers tochange behaviour and ensure our tenantsand occupiers use our buildings aseconomically and efficiently as possible

Welcome to this exhibition of our new plans for redeveloping the Bishop Centre. If you have anyquestions please ask a member of the project team - we look forward to hearing your views.

www.landsecurities.com/responsibility

The Bishop Centre is now showing itsage and has lost its anchor tenants.We feel that the local area deserves abetter shopping experience.

At present the site comprises:

● 95,000 sq ft of shopping floorspace

● 397 car parking spaces

In 2009, South Bucks District Council grantedplanning permission for the site to contain30,000 sq ft of floorspace to sell food.

They have also granted permission for a newaccess to the site to be provided from theBath Road.

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The site today

Existing layout plan

Land Securities has a strong record indelivering and managing high quality,sustainable retail developments. LocalPlanning Policy recently adopted bythe Council recognises the need toredevelop the Bishop Centre, and wewant to bring forward an exciting newscheme including:

● New modern purpose-built retail units,including a new supermarket

● 101,500 sq ft ground floor space and30,000 sq ft mezzanine

● Highways and access improvements,including a new junction onto Bath Road

● Better car parking and dedicated cyclestorage

● High quality landscaping and public art

● Sustainable design features and measuresto improve energy efficiency

● New jobs for local people

Consultations are currently underway with arange of potential tenants, but we wouldgreatly value your ideas for what stores youmight like to see here. If you have anysuggestions, please complete a commentcard and let us know!

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New proposalsSite masterplan

Artist’s impressions of proposed materials, including timber frame and glass

Computer visualisation of new retail units

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New proposals - design

We are committed to delivering anenvironmentally friendly and energyefficient development.

Our proposals have been designed accordingto BREEAM standards for best practice insustainable design, and will meet a “VeryGood” BREEAM rating.

To achieve this, we are considering a range ofmeasures including:

● Collecting rainwater to serve thesupermarket and landscaping

● Photovoltaic (solar) cells to generateclean renewable energy

● Using rooflights and sunpipes to capturenatural light

● Natural ventilation and heat pumps

● Using energy efficient lighting

● Promoting public and sustainabletransport

● Better metering to reduce energy use

● Reducing waste and encouraging recycling

For more information about ourenvironmental policies please visit

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Sustainability

www.landsecurities.com/responsibility/our-environment

We understand the sensitive locationof our site, and the need for landscapingto be sympathetic to the surroundingGreen Belt land.

Current planting at the Bishop Centre isgenerally of poor quality, and we think wecan offer a much more attractive landscapethat will also provide better natural habitats.We would plant mature trees - fully-sizedfrom day one - using a better range of localspecies.

These images compare the existinglandscaping and our new proposals - pleasetell us what you think, especially if youwould like to suggest any particular tree orplanting species you would like us to include- alternatively if you prefer the existinglandscaping please let us know!

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Landscaping

View from Bath Road/Hitcham Road - Existing landscaping

View from Bath Road/Hitcham Road - Proposedlandscaping at time of planting

Proposed boundary planting

Our plans offer a development thatTaplow can be truly proud of, but wewant to add more to the local areathan the Shopping Park alone. LandSecurities’ developments oftenprovide support for a range ofbenefits for the community, beyondthe boundaries of our sites, such as:

● Environmental improvements andbiodiversity projects

● Youth facilities

● Employment training

● Public transport improvements

● Contributions for local sports and artsgroups

● Better town centre signage andinformation

● Improving pedestrian access andfootpaths

● Support for local community groups

What local community projects do youthink we could help with in Taplow andBurnham? – let us know in your commentcards.

Public artWe are also looking to engage the

community through public art. We’ve teamed

up with Cod Steaks, an internationally

renowned designer with great experience of

involving schools and running art workshops,

to design and build a unique sculpture.

We’d like to use the distinctive ‘Taplow Blue’thistle flower to give a truly local feel to thescheme - what do you think?

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Benefits beyondthe boundary

The Bishop Centre is already well-served by public transport - busroutes 53 and 75 link the Bath Roadwith the local and wider areas, andTaplow railway station is within easywalking distance to the north.

Should we provide an easy pedestrianaccess route through the site to thestation, or should pedestrian access berestricted to the public highway?

We plan to move the existing bus stop onthe north side of the Bath Road to provide abetter link to the new shops, and we’d likeyour views on how this should be designedand improved. Should this include a coveredwalkway to the shops?

Traffic and parking● Planning permission already exists for a

new junction onto the Bath Road - we’dlike to include this in our scheme toimprove access for vehicles, and separatecustomer and service access to improvesafety

● The number of parking spaces willincrease from 397 to 439

● We will also provide 94 new cycle parkingstands

● Should we provide charging points forelectric cars?

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Access and transport

NEWBUSSTOP

Potential design of bus shelter

● Bus Stop

● Cycle StoreHoops

Tesco opened the world’s first zerocarbon supermarket inCambridgeshire in 2009, and has anambitious programme of carbonreduction in all their new stores.

The Tesco store will be almost the same sizeas the nearby Sainsbury’s. It will providechoice, competition, great value produce anda pleasant new shopping experience.

Good jobs for local peopleThe new Tesco will create around 220 fulland part-time jobs, boosting the localeconomy.

Tesco always try to employ local people firstwith the help of employment organisationssuch as Job Centre Plus. If you are interestedin job opportunities at the new store, pleaselet us know in your comment card.

Tesco has:● Flexible working patterns

● Quality training and career progression

● Industry leading terms and conditions

Community investmentTesco stores work closely with communitygroups and local and national charities toensure their stores are in touch with localneeds.

Last year across the Buckinghamshire areaalone, Tesco raised over £37,000 for CLICSargent, their Charity of the Year, anddonated nearly £50,000 worth of computerand sports equipment to local schools.

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Why a new Tesco here?

Thank you for coming to our exhibition today.We are currently consulting local residents, businesses and stakeholders on our proposalsand would really like to know what you think. Please complete a comment form and putit in the box or return it to us by FREEPOST. We welcome any comments; some pointsyou might like to consider include:

● What kind of shops would you like to see in the new units?

● What do you think of our proposed new landscaping, and are there any particular speciesyou’d like us to plant or should we keep the existing provision?

● Do you have any suggestions for local community projects we can support in Taplow orBurnham?

● Would you like to be involved in designing and creating our public art project?

● Should we provide an easy pedestrian access route through the site to the station, orshould pedestrian access be restricted to the public highway?

● How would you like the new bus stop to be designed, and should we provide a coveredwalkway from the bus stop to the new shops?

● Should we include charging points for electric cars?

● Would you be interested in working at the new Bishop Centre?

All the feedback we receive will be carefully analysed and contribute to our final plans. Adetailed planning application will then be submitted to the Council later in the summer andthe Council is likely to make their decision by the end of the year.

If you would like any more information about any aspect of our proposals,please contact us by:

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What happens next?

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email us: taplow@yourshout.org

Calling our FREEPHONE number: 0800 458 6976

filling in our comment sheets on the table

Visit our website: www.thebishopcentre.co.uk