Led by renowned Cheltenham-based property developer Robert Hitchins, the development will feature a designer outlet and lifestyle retail destination, a flagship garden centre, much-needed homes and a range of local amenities.
The eye-catching Designer Outlet Cotswolds retail scheme will provide up to 90 shops, restaurants and cafés in an attractive Cotswold-style village environment. The development will include the largest Dobbies Garden Centre in South West England and 850 homes complete with a school, local centre and recreation facilities.
Gordon Jeynes, Technical and Residential Development Director of Robert Hitchins, said: “We are delighted that the infrastructure has now commenced. When completed, this will – in addition to the on-site works – include major improvements to the A46 fronting the development and improvements to Junction 9 of the M5.”
The easy-to-access location means Designer Outlet Cotswolds and the Dobbies Garden Centre will create one of the most accessible retail and leisure destinations in the UK. The first phase of the retail and leisure is planned to open towards the end of 2022. Tothill commented: “There are a number of high-profile retail brands now committing to the scheme or in advanced dialogue.”
