IDEAS for Station Approach in Winchester will be on public display next month.

Two firms of architects are showing their proposals for the massive redevelopment scheme, at the Guildhall between May 9-13.

The scheme would see massive changes in the area between Newburgh Street, Stockbridge Road, Andover Road to the Cattle Market car park.

The scheme is likely to dwarf the Silver Hill development which collapsed last month.

One of the two schemes, by Winchester-based Design Engine and London-based Hopkins Architects, will go forward to the city council new Cabinet on May 19.

The option will be selected by an expert jury and officer panel taking into account public views at the start of the project.

The jury meets during the week of April 25 to discuss and score the designs.

Cabinet will decide whether to proceed with the competition winner. If Cabinet appoints an architect, consultation on the design will follow to help develop the scheme. Any scheme would need to be submitted for planning permission with accompanying consultation.

The display shows the schemes that have been under consideration to regenerate Station Approach and marks another important step on the road.

Council Cabinet has been clear that the project to deliver new offices, public spaces, parking, homes and shops near the railway station is a high priority.

The display will be open at the Guildhall: Monday May 9, Courtyard, 5pm-8pm; Tuesday May 10, Courtyard, 10am-4pm; Wednesday May 11, Walton Suite, 1pm-6.30pm; Thursday May 12, Walton Suite, 10am-4pm; Friday May 13, Walton Suite, 8am-1pm.

An officer will be available to answer questions about the project and design process.

The designs will also be available to view on the Council’s website at www.winchester.gov.uk/planning/major-sites/station-approach