In a presentation for the Area Panel in November 2008, Tesco revealed that building on the Spital Hill store could start in October 2009, with the store open around the beginning of 2011.
It will take 12 -18 months to build the store, but they are still in discussion with the Council about the final design of the buildings in the development, which will include a superstore and offices to let. Under the approved plans Carlisle Street will be permanently blocked to traffic, and Caborn’s Corner next to the East house will be landscaped for pedestrian access.