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BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Cirencester new homes planning application draws oppositon
Local residents have objected to plans for 280 new homes on the outskirts of a Hitchins Ltd is looking for permission to develop more than 33 acres of agricultural fields on the edge of Cirencester in proposal land off Kingshill Lane, Preston, is due before Cotswold District Council's planning committee on 11 June. Local councils and 38 residents have objected to the proposals. Residents say they are concerned about the new homes causing congestion at a nearby roundabout, and the pace at which the town is being to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Preston Parish Council, Cirencester Town Council and Siddington Parish Council have also objected to the resident said "The area's roads will not be suitable for the extra traffic following such a development as they already struggle and the nearby Steadings development has not yet completed,"Another said: "Continuous development around the town will just add to the overall traffic congestion and frustration we already experience." Danger of 'overdevelopment' People also raised concerns over the impact the development will have on already struggling medical facilities, schools and community hubs. Another said that there is a danger Cirencester and its suburbs will be "overdeveloped" and some of the "precious character" of the town will be permanently flooding at the bottom of the hill on the main Swindon road was also mentioned in the objections. The developers said the overall vision for the proposal is to "create a distinctive development with a strong identity" that fits with the local character, and provides much-needed housing for the officers have recommended approving the scheme, saying the benefits would outweigh any adverse impacts.
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Sleepy tourist town is being turned into UK's ‘go-to shopping destination' in £30MILLION boost
A SLEEPY tourist town is being turned into a "go-to shopping destination" in a £30million revamp. The sparkling new outlet has already attracted a flurry of brands which will set up shop in July. Advertisement 4 A quiet town in Gloucestershire is getting a multi-million-pound upgrade Credit: cotswoldsdesigneroutlet 4 Tewkesbury will be the home of a new 'go-to' shopping hotspot Credit: cotswoldsdesigneroutlet 4 The outlet will have a range of big designers and spread out to nearly 17,000 sq ft Credit: cotswoldsdesigneroutlet Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire will be the site of a swanky new retail centre decked out with designers like Calvin Klein, Adidas and even Cadburys. The historic riverside town is known for its medieval landmarks and Tudor buildings have made it popular with holidaymakers. Now its hoped travellers will also head over to the shopping hot spot as well after sauntering around Tewkesbury's cobbled streets. Near junction 9 of the M5, the luxury spending sanctuary will be finished just in time for summer. Advertisement Read more Phase one of the "Cotswold Designer Outlet" maps out a 119,150 sq ft area for clothes brands, food chains and homeware store to pop up. Phase two will extend the retail park by 50,000 sq ft, equal to around 90 stores. Property director at developer Robert Hitchins Simon Tothill promised more big names will be shared with excited shoppers over the coming weeks. He branded the posh new outlet a "go-to shopping destination for visitors from near and far." Advertisement Most read in The Sun The retail mecca won't just offer browsing opportunities however with Robert claiming it will also double up as a "motorway pause." There will be walking routes, hang-out spaces, and seating areas for adults, kids and pets. Fly-through video shows what major Scots city will look like after huge £20m revamp Tourists already travel to visit the picturesque Tewkesbury, which is part of the reason the location was chosen, and so shopppers can have a rounded experience. Tewkesbury Nature Reserve is a green space walkable from the town centre and the 12th Century Tewkesbury Abbey is hailed as an iconic landmark. Advertisement The new centre will take around two and half hours to get to bar car from London, or an hour from Brimingham and there are plenty of car parking spaces. Lucky for retail fanaatics, Tewkesbury isn't the only unexpected area getting a multi-million pound upgrade. Britain's worst seaside town nicknamed "Costa Del Dole" is set to have a massive £200million makeover to counter its tragic downfall. Advertisement But the town Rhyl is fighting back with a wave of investment aimed at reversing years of crisis and "Costa del Dole" will boast four beaches, a waterpark, a fun fair, a 1,000-seat theatre and a host of other attractions which aim to bring the town back to life. Denbighshire County Council said that the transformation is part of a long-term strategy - and not just a quick fix for the Full list of brands confirmed for the Cotswolds Designer Outlet line-up so far Calvin Klein Tommy Hilfiger BOSS Adidas Animal Ben Sherman Denby French Connection Radley Rituals Dune Levi's Under Armour Skopes GUESS Saltrock The Beauty Outlet M&S Weird Fish Sweaty Betty Regatta Puma Skechers Mountain Warehouse ProCook Cadburys Lindt Tefal Craghoppers Crew Clothing Bedeck Chapelle Perfume Shop Merrell Pavers Yankee Candle Clinton Cards 200 Degrees Pret A Manger Five Guys Zizzi Wagamama Caffe Nero KNEAD Bakery 4 Cotswold Designer Outlet will open this summer Credit: cotswoldsdesigneroutlet Advertisement
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Full list of 34 shops and cafes at new £30m UK shopping outlet - including M&S
The Cotswolds Designer Outlet, located near Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, is set to open its doors in early summer 2025 and is already 98 per cent full of retail spaces A brand-new retail hotspot, the Cotswolds Designer Outlet near Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, is gearing up to launch soon. Boasting an impressive nearly 98 per cent of its retail space pre-leased, the centre boasts big names like BOSS, Marks and Spencer, Adidas, and GUESS, and tantalising dining options with Wagamama, Five Guys, and Pret a Manger set to open by early summer 2025. Perched just off Junction 9 of the M5, the Cotswolds Designer Outlet is laying out the welcome mat with a unique blend of traditional Cotswolds architecture sprinkled with contemporary features – including spots for pooches and wellness-focused amenities. In 2023, developer Robert Hitchins has handed over the reins as Bouygues UK takes on the £30 million first phase following a sturdy £20 million investment in infrastructure and connectivity. Not ones to rest on their laurels, they're already eyeing the extension of another 50,000 square feet for Phase 2, which might be welcoming shoppers ahead of schedule, reports the Express. Simon Tothill, property and development director at Robert Hitchins, said: "We have curated the line-up of Cotswolds Designer Outlet to offer the best of British and international fashion brands in a classic Cotswolds setting with an elevated customer-focused environment." He added: "To launch a new retail scheme that is nearly fully let is a real message of confidence from retail brands who can see the huge potential for a fresh, modern outlet retail destination that sets a new bar for the industry. "We had faith in the demand for a high-quality destination in this location, which is accessible to such an extensive catchment and able to draw shoppers from across the region and tourists visiting the area from across the globe." Christine Grace, leasing director at outlet specialist Multi-Realm, said: "To deliver an almost fully let retail destination of this scale three months ahead of completion is testament to the appeal of the Cotswolds Designer Outlet and to the vision and commitment of the team working on this project. "Together with Robert Hitchins, we have worked hard to create a perfect blend of leading names, bringing the very best global labels and brands to the scheme. "The success of this scheme proves that there remains a bright future for physical retail, if you curate an attractive and compelling space and have the relationships and data-driven approach needed to sign up global brands." Here is the full list of the stores and cafes that are set to open at the shopping centre: Adidas BOSS Cadbury Outlet Crew Clothing Dune French Connection GUESS Levi's Marks & Spencer (M&S) Merrell ProCook Puma Radley Rituals Samsonite Sweaty Betty Tefal Tommy Hilfiger Under Armour Five Guys Wagamama Zizzi Ben Sherman Skechers Timberland Regatta Mountain Warehouse Bedeck The Perfume Shop Denby Pret a Manger 200 Degrees Caffe Nero Knead Bakery
