Plans lodged to subdivide former Debenhams store in Ayr to make way for three new retail units
Three new retail stores could be coming to Ayr Central Shopping Centre, if proposals are approved.
Ayrshire Live can reveal that plans have been lodged to subdivide the former Debenhams store on Luath Walk and Kyle Street.
The department store has remained vacant since Debenhams fell into administration in December 2020.
However, under a new plan the space would be subdivided to enable three new retail stores to come in and fill the void.
Agent in the proposals is Edinburgh-based Savills (UK) Ltd and the applicant is Gelmo Limited.
Their proposals relate to 'alterations and the subdivision' of the existing Class 1A retail unit (former Debenhams store) to create 'three separate Class 1A retail units'.
Two of the new retail stores would be located on the ground floor, with the third business on the first floor.
In correspondence with South Ayrshire Council, Savills said: 'The application site comprises a large, vacant retail unit formerly occupied by Debenhams with the Ayr Central Shopping Centre. The unit has dual frontage to Kyle Street and Luath Walk.
'The application proposals seeks permission for proposed alterations and subdivision of existing Class 1A retail unit to create three separate Class 1A retail units.
'The proposals will create three separate Class 1A retail units, two at the ground floor and one at the first floor. Given the existing Class 1A use of the existing unit, proposals are considered to wholly align with local and national planning policies.'
It is unclear at this stage what type of retail units have been pencilled in as part of the proposals, although TK Maxx were part of an earlier planning application at the same site .
In April, Ayrshire Live told how the discount retail giant lodged plans to erect signage at the former Debenhams store.
The applicants, TJX Europe, also submitted proposals f or the installation of roof mounted plant and equipment and 'associated works.'
Representing TK Maxx in those proposals were agents, Edinburgh-based CDA.
At the time plans showed TK Maxx signage and proposals for the 'landlord' based on the ground floor with a 'tenant' on the upper floor.
Those plans were approved by council planners.
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