A major expansion of one of Aberdeen’s shopping centres has taken another step forward.
The owners of the Bon Accord centre have submitted a pre-application notice for a large-scale extension of the current site which includes shops, a hotel, restaurants and flats.
The proposals have been put forward by BMO Real Estate Partners, who also own the St Nicholas centre.
The scheme would increase the size of the centre by more than 10,760 sq ft.
Joanne Wilkes, head of in town retail at the firm, said plans are at an early stage.
She said: “We have recently submitted a proposal of application notice with Aberdeen City Council.
“This is a first stage and very general planning notice, confirming that we are hoping to continue our investment in the centres, and that we are looking at a range of potential ideas.
“Bon Accord and St Nicholas play a pivotal role in the retail heart of the city, and we are embarking on a public consultation programme to speak with, and more importantly listen to, as many local people and customers as possible, to hear their thoughts on where we can enhance the centres and the overall shopping and entertainment experience.
“We have written to local residents inviting them to our first consultation event on August 18, and will be advertising the event again nearer the time.”
The expansion plans were first discussed back in 2014, with a luxury cinema among the ideas on the table.
