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Sanofi Pharmaceuticals, Holmes Chapel - April 2015

macc_explore

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A nice local one for this... nothing out of the ordinary on this explore really.. most of the building has been gutted but the dome alone made it worth the visit :)

The History

Sanofi's operations in the UK are aligned with the priorities of the NHS, and have for over 40 years been integral to our global success. Although the global headquarters are in Paris, in the UK they employ over 2,000 across the Group. With major products for diabetes, oncology, cardiovascular diseases, thrombosis and central nervous system disorders, providing effective healthcare solutions for patients all over the world.

In August 2011, Bluemantle gained permission to transform the 30-acre former site of pharmaceutical firm Sanofi Aventis into a retail and leisure complex, which included the plans for the homes. The massive plans also include a convenience store, pub, restaurant, 40-bed hotel, offices, a medical facility, care home and childrens day centre.

A housing developer has bought the land on the former Fisons site in Holmes Chapel in a £13 million deal. The deal for the 20-acre residential site on London Road, which will see the creation of 231 homes in the village.

Bellway will build the homes on the site and has submitted a reserved matters application. Building work is due to start later this year, while Bluemantle has retained ownership of the remaining 10 acres.

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yeah that dome is cool, seems completely out of place looking at how much of a shithole the rest of it is!

 

macc_explore

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Yeah, I was surprised it was in such good condition to be honest... don't know if they'll try and salvage it or not.. hopefully will :)

 

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The dome is very similar to the one at Terrys in York, worth it just for that little gem (y)

Those reflections are pretty cool too

 

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shame but it has been demolished now a few weeks ago

nice pics tho ,

 

macc_explore

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Really? I thought they would have reused that building for apartments or something.

 

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I was wondering whether the rumoured demolition was true, I guess it was :(

Thankfully I saw it on my way up north in May.

 
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