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Plans to overhaul shopping centre entrances

Jude WinterBBC News, East Midlands
News imageThreesixty Architecture An artist's impression of Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester will look after redevelopment. Shoppers mill before an entrance between two shops with a paved section heading through an arch with the words "Highcross Leicester" on it and behind, a tall vertical banner made of diamond-shapes in a pattern.Threesixty Architecture
An artist's impression of how one of the entrances will look

Plans have been revealed to revamp the entrances to a city's largest shopping centre.

Property company Savills, who were appointed as receivers for Highcross Shopping Centre Ltd in February 2023, said the plans in Leicester will improve the centre's visibility and "emphasise the city’s cultural heritage".

After a planning application was submitted in October, the entrances on East Gates, High Street, Church Gate and Bond Street will be redesigned as "urban landmarks" to celebrate Leicester’s fashion and textiles industry.

Savills said the works are expected to begin in spring 2025, subject to planning permission.

News imageThreesixty Architecture An artist's impression of Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester will look after redevelopment. Men and woman can be seen heading to and from shops with one in the background having the sign "Highcross Leicester" on it.Threesixty Architecture
The new entrances will include features relating to Leicester's fashion and textile industry

Each entrance will mirror textures known throughout fashion and each one include a "runway" created through lighting, shapes and materials, a spokesperson said.

Savills said the development would take about six months to complete and would be carried out in phases so shoppers will face "minimal disruption".

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