Silverburn, Scotland's multi award-winning shopping destination, has confirmed the application to extend the center has been approved by Glasgow City Council.
Silverburn, Scotland's multi award-winning shopping destination, has confirmed the application to extend the center has been approved by Glasgow City Council.
The latest phase of the development will result in an additional 7,728 m² of high-quality retail plus new leisure space and the upgrade of the promenade leading to Pollok's Civic Realm.
Silverburn is currently Scotland's largest purpose-built shopping center with over 100 stores and restaurants. The center is on target to attract 14.5 million shoppers this year, an increase of 5% on 2009.
Hammerson, which is also responsible for Aberdeen's Union Square, and joint owners Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), are delighted that their vision for Silverburn has been given the green light by planning officials.
Phillipa Zieba, Assistant Director Retail Development at Hammerson, said: "Silverburn is a strong performing shopping destination with huge potential to attract shoppers from Glasgow and the rest of Scotland. Now that planning approval has been granted, we can progress meaningful conversations with potential retail and leisure operators.
"Silverburn continues to attract new stores. Model Zone opened at the beginning of October and Handmade Burger is on track to launch mid-November.
Phillipa added: "The planning approval is excellent news for shoppers looking for a stimulating shopping experience, but also for the local community as an important benefit is the increased employment opportunities which arise as Silverburn grows."
Silverburn has an active policy of recruiting locally. Over 40% of its 2,700 staff live in the Greater Pollok area and recruitment is currently underway to appoint an additional 500 temporary staff to cover the Christmas trading period.The center also has a charity foundation, Silverburn Cares, which works with a number of local charities including Pollok Boys Football Club and Aberlour's Big Night In.
Phillipa concluded: "We are delighted to have achieved this significant milestone and look forward to embarking on this next exciting phase."
Source: Land Securities
