£3m retail redevelopment begins in Burnley

Work has begun on the redevelopment of Burnley’s Charter Walk Shopping Centre. Contractors are on site and the new units will be ready from the Spring of 2014.

This new investment of about £3m follows further expansion in 2012 when JD Sports increased its floorspace from 3,000 sq ft to 8,000 sq ft and fashion chain Next relocated to a much bigger unit, quadrupling its floorspace to around 20,000 sq ft, signing a 15-year lease.

The redevelopment will focus on reconfiguring the eastern side of the Market Square which has seen WH Smith and Superdrug relocate in recent months to make way for the upgrade. The works will involve removing the outdated first floor walkways in their entirety, recladding the elevation and creating 3 new double height retail units suitable for modern retailer requirements.