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.

Shires Gateway artist impression

Shires Gateway artist impression

 

Latest news

£30 million retail scheme gets the go ahead

Detailed Planning Consent has been granted for this exciting retail-led mixed-use development. Demolition of existing buildings on the site is planned for April this year with construction work to follow. It is anticipated that the main retail and courtyard elements will open in Spring 2009.

Parkridge developments announces three key national retailers for £35 Million Scheme

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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Shires Gateway map location
 
  • Timeline

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  • Outline planning application made

     

  • Outline planning permission given

    Consultation on detailed plans

    Detailed planning application was submitted November 2007

  • Resolution of detailed planning

    Work starts on site

  • Opening of main retail area and Coutyard shops/cafes and completion of public realm improvements during 2009

     

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