Site proposal

Located in a prominent position between the train station and the Shires Shopping Centre, Parkridge Holding’s Shires Gateway development will bring to Trowbridge:

• a large range of quality shops (7,000 sq m)
• a mix of homes (70 units)
• attractive new office space for local businesses (1,200 sq m)
• additional car parking (240 spaces)
• road and footpath safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists.

The scheme will provide Trowbridge with an investment of £35 million and has the capacity to create some 200 full and part time jobs.

Latest news

Detailed Planning Consent has been granted for this exciting retail-led mixed-use development. Demolition of existing buildings on the site has started and construction work will begin during Autumn 2008. It is anticipated that the main retail and courtyard elements will open in Spring 2009.

Parkridge developments announces three key national retailers

Leading high street fashion brands Next, New Look and international footwear retailer Brantano are the first retailers to take space at Shires Gateway.

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Work in progress

Quotes

Following the sign up of Next, New Look and Brantano, Nick Scott, Director of Parkridge Developments, said:

“This is fantastic news for the whole community. We are now progressing our detailed design plans and will be commencing active consultation on the layout, design and landscaping of the site and surrounding streets shortly.  We look forward to sharing our vision to create a high quality development and receiving feedback from the local community.”

Councillor Michael Mounde, West Wiltshire District Council's economy portfolio holder, added:       

“This is one of several exciting proposals for Trowbridge. We will continue to offer Parkridge whatever help and advice we can to achieve a high quality development in this part of the county town.”