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LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment

The proposed development includes plans for up to 450 new homes and 8,000 sq m of ground-floor space dedicated to retail, leisure, dining, health, and community facilities.
January 30, 2025
  • BRISTOL (January 30, 2025) – LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle“), the global real estate investment manager together with its development partner Deeley Freed, has obtained outline planning permission for The Galleries Shopping Centre, Bristol.

    The Galleries is situated in a prime location in Bristol’s city centre, adjacent to Castle Park, with excellent connectivity to public transport including Temple Meads station. The redevelopment will help unlock the Bristol City Council’s plans to regenerate the city centre. The surrounding infrastructure will undergo significant enhancements, becoming greener and more pedestrian-friendly. The redevelopment will support the Council’s sustainability goals, facilitating the delivery of a low-carbon District Heat Network and enhancing urban accessibility.

    Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
    The Galleries Shopping Centre in Bristol

    The proposed development includes plans for up to 450 new homes and 8,000 sq m of ground-floor space dedicated to retail, leisure, dining, health, and community facilities. In addition, the site will feature approximately 46,000 sq m of modern, sustainable employment space, the potential for a 240-room hotel or aparthotel, and up to 750 purpose-built student bedrooms. The development will also incorporate 1.5 acres of high-quality public realm which will look to bring Castle Park closer to the city centre.

    A central feature of the project will be a new green transportation hub accessed via Fairfax Street, shifting the focus away from parking towards sustainable travel options. This regeneration project also aims to enliven Bristol’s nighttime economy, re-imagining the area as a vibrant city centre destination that will benefit residents and visitors. Additionally, the proposal reimagines public spaces – where the current Galleries site lack open areas, the new design will dedicate a third of the site to high-quality, welcoming public space. The redevelopment thoughtfully incorporates Bristol’s heritage by preserving the Merchant Almshouses and Greyhound Hotel, currently obscured by the Galleries structure, into the new design.

    Tom Lewis, Fund Manager, UK Custom Accounts, LaSalle Investment Management said: “Following an extensive consultation process with local stakeholders, we’re delighted to have secured planning approval to transform Bristol city centre and provide the local community with new homes, commercial space, amenities, and green space. We’re committed to investing for the long term and this ambitious redevelopment scheme demonstrates our ability to create value and better meet the needs of future residents, occupiers and visitors.”

    Max Freed, Director, from Bristol-based Deeley Freed, comments: “We’re delighted Bristol City Council has voted to support this redevelopment project. It is a once-in-a-generation chance to re-invent, revitalize and modernize such a large part of the city centre. Our vision involves completely transforming this 1980s shopping centre, making the site more diverse, safe and sustainable. The redevelopment of this site will bring more people to live and work in the city centre, accelerating the regeneration of the area.”

    ENDS

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