Gunwharf Quays granted planning permission for next phase of £45m investment project
The owners are want to introduce new shops, shopfronts, floors, seating and lighting
Portsmouth City Council has granted planning permission for the second phase of Landsec’s £45m investment into Gunwharf Quays.
Phase two of the investment is focused on Marlborough Square, one of the main points of arrival to Gunwharf Quays.
Works will include enhancements to the entrance tunnel guests use when arriving via Portsmouth Harbour train station or from the Historic Dockyard.
The approved plans feature improvements to the buildings’ external aesthetics, shopfronts, public realm and landscaping.
There’ll be more seating for guests, as well as bigger and more modern guest washroom facilities to create a better all-day out experience.
The plans also include a new retail space to add to the diverse mix of retail brands at Gunwharf Quays. Works are expected to start in Winter 2024/2025.
Yvonne Clay, Centre Director at Gunwharf Quays, commented: “This planning consent marks a significant step in our long-term investment in Gunwharf Quays.
"We’re focused on making improvements to every moment our guests spend with us and ensuring we create the perfect environment for our retailers to continue to flourish.
"Along with our ongoing sustainability actions and strengthened local partnerships, this planning consent enables us to unlock even more value for Portsmouth.”
Over 500 members of the local community have helped Landsec refine its Vision Document and Design Guide for Gunwharf Quays, which provides over-arching design principles for future planning applications.
Works on The Avenues have commenced and will progress over the next six-months. It’s anticipated that proposals for future phases of the £45m investment project will be shared later this year.