Plans have been revealed to ‘vastly improve’ Loch Lomond Shores – by reducing the number of shops.
Architects Corstorphine and Wright have submitted ‘light touch’ proposals to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
The move adds to uncertainty surrounding the site, with objections to the Flamingo Land plans now totalling nearly 900.
Almost half of the 70,000 square feet retail area at Loch Lomond Shores is occupied by ‘anchor tenant’ Jenners – whose parent company House of Fraser is still facing an uncertain future, with several of its other stores likely to close.
The Lomond Shores development opened 16 years ago, and the architects say it is ’cosmetically in a poor state, has a layout that can be vastly improved, with a first floor that is difficult to get to without leaving the building’.
Internally shop frontages would be removed to give ‘a more open feel’ and the entrance from the loch side altered to make it less ‘dark and difficult to identify’.
The architects add: “We believe the proposals are ‘light touch’, minimise disruption, and improve the existing building.
“Minimal works to upgrade the overall appearance where areas of weathering are prevalent, opening up areas to allow further opportunity for views, rationalising retail units to draw in more retailers, all work together to secure the building’s future to capitalise on its unique opportunities.”
The full plans are available on the national park’s website – the reference number is 2018/0192/DET – and are summarised in this document produced by the architects: 2018_0192_DET-Design_Intent-100308925
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