00:00Plans to redevelop the Prince Bishop's Shopping Centre in Durham have been backed as a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
00:07The scheme would create around 32 commercial units, alongside student accommodation and new public spaces.
00:15One MP was quoted as saying she wholeheartedly supports the proposals to revitalise the site and attract independent retailers.
00:23A previous plan for a hotel has been dropped, with up to 500 student rooms now proposed.
00:29Durham Parish Council also supports the scheme.
00:33Critics highlight wider pressures on city centre retail, though vacancy rates locally remain relatively low.
00:39Developers say the changes would help secure the long-term future of the area.
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