Landsec has lodged its second planning application to Portsmouth City Council as part of its £45m investment programme in its Gunwharf Quays outlets.
The listed landlord submitted initial plans for improvement works to the Avenues, with consent granted in August.
The latest proposals focus on Marlborough Square, one of the main points of arrival at Gunwharf Quays, including enhancements to its entrance tunnel.
Plans feature improvements to the buildings’ aesthetics, shopfronts, public realm and landscaping, more seating and new facilities to encourage greater dwell time and create more opportunities for brands to connect with visitors.
If approved, works to Marlborough Square will begin in summer 2024, with phase one starting early next year.
Alongside the application, Landsec will also install solar panels at the outlet centre.
Pablo Sueiras, head of retail asset management at Landsec, said: “This submission marks another milestone in our long-term investment in Gunwharf Quays.
“We’re focused on making improvements to every part of our guests’ experience so it becomes an even more compelling and unique all-day-out destination and provides a unique environment for our brand partners to flourish.
“These plans and our ongoing investments across our UK-wide destinations demonstrate just how much retail is a force for good. With our ongoing sustainability actions and our strengthened local partnerships, we can continue to create value for our brand partners, local communities and the environment.”
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