Development

M&S to Anchor Final Phase of Liverpool Shopping Park

Liverpool, 8 December 2025 – Derwent Estates has officially submitted a planning application for the final phase of development at Liverpool Shopping Park, marking an exciting milestone in one of the region’s most successful retail projects.

Backed by the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation, this £8 million final phase will deliver 40,000 sq ft of new retail space. The centrepiece? A brand-new, 24,500 sq ft M&S Foodhall, more than double the size of its existing store on-site. The retailer has committed to a 15-year lease and will anchor the development, relocating into this expansive new unit.

“This development is the final piece of the jigsaw,” said James Maule-Ffinch, Asset Management Director at Derwent Estates. “It will enhance the customer experience, strengthen our tenant mix, and complete the long-term vision for the scheme.”

Once complete, the entire shopping park will span 277,000 sq ft of retail space, creating a seamless terrace of units across the site.

Recent Momentum and Local Growth

This planning submission follows the recent completion of Phase 3 – an £11 million upgrade that introduced Hollywood Bowl’s revamped venue, alongside Wingstop, Five Guys, and other high-profile tenants.

Will Smith, Property Director at M&S, shared the retailer’s excitement:

“This move allows us to showcase the very best of M&S Food. With a store more than double the size of our current one, we’ll offer even more quality, value, and innovation to our Liverpool customers—while creating more local jobs.”

Leasing and Project Team

With 15,500 sq ft of space still available, McMullen Real Estate and CSP are managing lettings for the remaining units.

Development Team:

• Planning Consultant – ATP
• Project Manager – Drees & Sommer
• Cost Consultants – TSA Riley
• Architects – RGP Architects
• Engineer – Healey Consulting Ltd
• MEP – Crookes Walker Consulting

About The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation
Derwent Estates manages the Foundation’s property portfolio, which funds charitable projects across the UK, Ireland, and the Isle of Man. Since 2016, the Foundation has distributed over £80 million in grants to support those most in need, along with causes tied to the Roman Catholic Church.

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