Plans for a 100,000 sq ft revival of the historic Caleys department store in Windsor, Maidenhead have gained consent.
The DLG Architect-designed plans for the Queen’s local department store include three new shops with frontage onto the high street at ground floor level and a 69,000 sq ft four star hotel which will be operated by Macdonald Hotels & Resorts.
The main entrance to the hotel will be from 23 High Street and the informal connection between the High Street and Acre Passage will also be retained through the retail space.
Caleys has operated in Windsor for over 190 years and became renowned as the department store serving the Royal household since 1818. It was sold to Selfridges in 1910 and later to John Lewis before closing in 2006.
High Point Estates acquired the Grade II listed building in August 2006 and appointed DLG Architects to undertake the redevelopment.
Demi Chervak of High Point Estates said: “We are delighted to be working alongside DLG Architects as a trusted advisor for such complex schemes.
“The Caleys building is of great historical relevance for Windsor and close to the hearts of its people. It is important that we maintain its character and heritage but also salvage its future by providing a renewed space for modern day use.”
