Hammerson announces that it has today submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PoAN) to Aberdeen City Council for a multi-million pound expansion of Union Square, one of Scotland’s premier shopping destinations.
Since opening its doors in 2009, Union Square has attracted some significant new retailers and retail concepts to Aberdeen, positioning itself as a key hub for leisure and retail activity in the heart of the City. As well as responding to the Council’s recently adopted City Centre Masterplan, the planning application that will follow later this year will present a unique opportunity to improve and expand the current offering.
Plans include a hotel
In addition to new retail and leisure space, the planning application will set out plans for additional parking spaces and a hotel. Expansion of Union Square will also be complemented by a reconfiguration of part of the existing shopping area.
Commenting on the proposals for Union Square, General Manager, Ryan Manson said; “Since opening its doors in 2009, Union Square has firmly established itself not only as a central part of Aberdeen City Centre, but also a leading name in Scottish retail. We have consistently brought new and exciting brands to customers in the north east and the proposed expansion plans will allow us to continue to do so in future.”
The submission of the Proposal of Application Notice to Aberdeen City Council signals the beginning of the consultation process which will include a series of public exhibitions in September. The planning application is likely to follow towards the end of the year.