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16 October 2008

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Snetterton Business Park

Overview

Snetterton is about to enter a new dawn. For years, the historic Norfolk track has lain neglected, somewhat scruffy and uncared for. But, when Jonathan Palmer’s MotorSport Vision company took over ownership of the venue in January 2004, he vowed to bring it back to its former glory as a hub of the UK motor racing industry.

Backed by the local Breckland Council’s Rural Enterprise Valley initiative, which aims to create a corridor of world-class motorsport and advanced engineering expertise in Norfolk, MotorSport Vision has revealed its vision for the future of Snetterton – the Snetterton Business Park.

The £15 million development will house a race school, units for race teams as well as motorsport-related retail and engineering businesses, offices and a hotel with conference facilities.

Hotel and retail units complement each other by containing the public space
Main route cuts public space further confirming importance of motorsport to the site
Linear axis provides view from hotel to track and aids orientation of users

Creation of a destination to create employment and interest whilst providing a hub upon which engineering excellence will thrive
Clear hierarchy of spaces to define use and circulation
Concept uses built form to focus views towards circuit and confirms the importance of motor sport within the scheme

Major redevelopment plan revealed for Snetterton

Snetterton circuit owner MotorSport Vision has unveiled plans to completely redevelop the Norfolk track and make it a hub of the UK motor racing industry as well as a venue for international motor racing events.

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