Debenhams to be turned into 100 new flats

Today's "Express and Echo" has some plans for the old Debenhams building outlined on the front page.

The article states that plans have been submitted to Exeter City Council by Land Securities.In addition to proposed retail and catering outlets in the basement, and on the lower ground and ground floors, the tower block would feature some 100 flats on the upper floors. At least 25 of these new flats would be set aside as affordable housing.

If planning consent is given, work would start in early 2009, with the scheme planned for completion in early 2012.