Scotch Corner Designer Village opening pushed back to 2027
He said: "This increased visitor time to the region is expected to boost the local economy substantially with additional tourism, overnight and longer visits."Scotch Corner Designer Village is committed to creating a low-carbon, sustainable shopping and leisure destination."The power services have been upgraded for the whole area and this fits with our commitment to eventually provide more than 250 electric car charging points."Plans for the designer village were approved by Richmondshire District Council in 2016, with developer Scotch Corner Richmond LLP originally saying it hoped the scheme would be open by late 2018.In 2020 the group said it would launch in autumn 2023 but this was moved back to September 2024. According to developers the outlet has a projected annual footfall of four million, and has already let 82% of units.It said retailers signed up included Monsoon, Lindt, M&S, Calvin Klein and Levi's, as well as restaurants Pizza Express, Pret A Manger, Wagamama and Five Guys.Residents previously raised concerns about delays to the outlet.Councillor Angus Thompson said he believed a decision on the National Highways A66 dual carriageway upgrade would dictate progress.According to North Yorkshire Council, under the granted planning permission, amendments to Scotch Corner roundabout are required before the development can be brought into use.A spokesperson for Scotch Corner Designer Village said National Highways and Scotch Corner Richmond LLP had permission for the roadworks needed to open the development.They said the works – which include widening nearby roads and adding more exits – would take six to nine months and be ready "well in advance of our planned opening date of spring 2027".
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