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Capital Shopping Centres has been given approval for the extension and the partial redevelopment of the existing Westgate Shopping Centre. The development will include the creation of new shopping streets, a John Lewis department store, a prominent new entrance for the library, a new car park and city centre homes. Significant improvements to the environment around the Westgate Centre will also contribute to the increased vitality of this part of Oxford.
The shopping area will be approximately 750,000 sq ft (69,000 sq m), with 90 new shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. As well as a wide range and variety of shops from aspirational fashion and lifestyle brands to smaller independent retailers, facilities will include Shopmobility, toilets, baby care, a crèche and a children's play area. The creation of individual buildings will enable the establishment of two new pedestrianised cross streets, fully integrating the new shopping area with the city centre and the wider West End.
This development is a joint venture project with La Salle Investment Management.
For more details see these press releases:
Planning Ahead for The Westgate Development 26 September 2007
New Westgate Shopping Centre gets Final Approval 09 March 2007
Westgate Application Gets Go-Ahead From Secretary Of State 18 December 2006
New Westgate Received Support from Oxford City Council 31 October 2006
Detailed Plans for the new Westgate 13 June 2006
For further information please visit the St David's website: www.westgateoxford.co.uk
View of the new entrance from Queen Street, incorporating Oxford City Council's proposals for Bonn Square.
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