Landsec submits second planning application to Portsmouth City Council

By Tom Kilkelly

18 December 2023

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Landsec has recently made a significant advancement in its £45 million investment initiative at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth.

The company submitted its second planning application to Portsmouth City Council, building on the initial positivity generated from the initial phases of planning.

Landsec's first submission, which involved improvements to The Avenues at Gunwharf Quays, was approved in August.

This latest application aims to continue the enhancement of the destination to attract new visitors and encourage repeat visits from the approximately 6.4 million people who visit annually.

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The next stage of investment will concentrate on Marlborough Square, a principal entry point to Gunwharf Quays.

Improvements will be made to the entrance tunnel, as well as upgrades to building aesthetics, shopfronts, public spaces, and landscaping.

Pablo Sueiras, Head of Retail Asset Management at Landsec, said: “This submission marks another milestone in our long-term investment in Gunwharf Quays.

''We’re focused on making improvements to every part of our guests’ experience so it becomes an even more compelling and unique all-day-out destination and provides a unique environment for our brand partners to flourish.”

By Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022.

During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan).

His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.