Plans for a major expansion of Lisburn’s Sprucefield Retail Park are to be made public early next month.
A pre-application notice has gone through Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council’s planning committee this week.
The proposed extension to Sprucefield Retail Park includes new retail warehouse units, a hotel, restaurant and car parking.
The retail park's current tenants include Sainsbury's, B&Q, Argos, Next and B&M.
A council officer said: “It is recommended that the members note the information on the content of the pre-application notice and that it is submitted in accordance with the relevant section of the legislation and related guidance.
“An in person drop in event will take place at the B&Q entrance, Sprucefield Park, Sprucefield Roundabout on Wednesday 4 October from 1pm – 7 pm.
“An online information event via website will also take place from Monday 2 October to Friday 20 October (sprucefieldparkconsultation.com).”
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The Local Democracy Service contacted the Sprucefield consultancy firm, ‘MCE’ for further information on the businesses involved in the new expansion.
A spokesperson replied: “At this early stage we can’t give details on this”.
However, in November 2022, discount grocery giant Lidl launched its own public consultation for a new store at the Sprucefield Retail Park.
In 2019, the retail park was bought over by the real estate investment trust ‘NewRiver’ for £40 million.
The proposed plans by NewRiver would add considerable commercial space to the retail park of over five hectares.
The Sprucefield location had previously been at the centre of a long running application by home-ware chain John Lewis over a decade ago.
However, it was withdrawn due to concerns over out of town shopping and its potential impact on city centre businesses.
