Landsec has secured planning consent to transform a former Debenhams unit at St David’s shopping centre in Cardiff into a 102,000 sq ft city square.
Landsec said the redevelopment, which was designed in collaboration with more than 5,000 local residents, responds to consumer demand for high-quality leisure experiences, green spaces and family-friendly environments.
Bruce Findlay, managing director for Retail at Landsec, said: “We believe in the future of well-managed retail spaces and this approval is a significant milestone in our long-term investment strategy for St David’s. The city square project underscores our commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our visitors which, in turn, provides a robust platform for our brand partners to grow.
“Our plans will transform a former failing department store into a new public space, equivalent to almost one and a half football pitches, incorporating nature, play and leisure. This will replace the 1970s concrete buildings and provide a compelling all-day destination with new hospitality and leisure experiences for the local community and visitors to Cardiff city centre.”
