Future Expansion
Developer John Whittaker, stated in 2011 that it is "future proof" with areas available on the third floor for possible new developments. After CSC's takeover in November 2010, chief executive, David Fischel, signalled a desire to expand the centre. Immediate plans include constructing a roof over Barton Square and expanding the John Lewis and Marks & Spencer outlets, large anchor stores.
Long-term plans include expanding Barton Square retail space, building retail areas on unused land and attracting retailers that currently do not have a presence such as House of Fraser, Robert Dyas and Primark. Plans include utilising vacant space on upper floors to create new retail opportunities. CSC applied for planning application to increase retail space on the 3rd floor in Barton Square from 18,580m2 to 28,966m2 in September 2011 which would increase the Trafford Centre's retail size to approximately 195,000m2 from 185,000m2.
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