Gunwharf Quays’ owner, Landsec, has submitted a planning application to Portsmouth City Council for the third phase of its £45million investment to give visitors an enhanced shopping experience.
Phase 3 of the investment will focus on Central Square, a high-footfall area at the heart of Gunwharf Quays. Guests using the basement car park enter the shopping destination through Central Square and it acts as a link between all other areas of Gunwharf Quays, such as The Waterfront and The Avenues.
Proposed works include converting a significant part of the vacant space previously occupied by Eden nightclub into a new family-friendly dining destination, enhancing the outlet’s food and beverage offering and bringing new life to this part of Gunwharf Quays.
Plans feature improvements to the existing buildings’ aesthetics and façades to create a more welcoming and attractive experience for guests. The proposals also include the installation of a large digital screen within Central Square, creating new opportunities to broadcast events for guests to enjoy such as Wimbledon and Sail Portsmouth, and introducing new digital advertising space for brands.
Yvonne Clay, Centre Director at Gunwharf Quays, has said:
“This submission marks another key step in our long-term investment in Gunwharf Quays. We’re focused on enhancing Gunwharf Quays so it remains an attractive place for people to visit and helps us bring even more of the best brands and best-in-class dining experiences for guests to enjoy. Through these plans, alongside our continued sustainability efforts and strong local partnerships, we can continue to create value for Portsmouth’s people, economy and surrounding environment.”
If approved, works to Central Square will commence in Spring 2025. This follows the planning consent for Marlborough Square, which was granted in June, with works due to commence in early 2025.
