Watermark WestQuay
For further information contact Economic Development
Michelle Poulton
023 8083 2959
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1.85 ha
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The vision for Watermark WestQuay is to transform the former Pirelli factory site into one of the most exciting and attractive new mixed-use developments in the UK.
The design centres around a new public plaza with the impressive historic walls forming a spectacular backdrop for a new restaurant quarter and external shopping environment.
The proposals feature a luxury multiplex cinema, a range of new cafes and restaurants, public open space and pocket park, a new retail offer for the city, a hotel with up to 150 bedrooms and a landmark residential building, including approximately 200 apartments.
The new public plaza will be a place where contemporary and historic influences meet to create an exciting and unique public space providing a safe and accessible route through Watermark WestQuay and designed to host a range of events.
The development is intended to help reinvigorate the sourthern area of central Southampton and will create over 1,000 new jobs for the city. It will bring new energy to Southampton's visitor economy through an inspiring combination of high quality retail and leisure offer.
Latest News
22/02/2010
Southampton City Council and developers Hammerson have signed the development agreement. Full story
15/04/2009
The outline planning application for Hammerson’s retail led mixed-used development, Watermark WestQuay, has been approved by Southampton City Council. Full story
08/12/2008
Hammerson has submitted an outline planning application for the creation of a new leisure-led destination Watermark WestQuay in the centre of Southampton. Full story
Planning Status
Local Plan Review - Adopted Version: Site ...
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