Lettings success for developer and university’s retail park

Evans Property Group and the University of York has secured a series of lettings at its Kimberlow Hill Retail Park, adjacent to the Heslington East campus.

It is being developed to provide a new medical centre, retail parade and convenience store to serve the growing campus needs and local community.

The retail element scheduled for completion later this month with planned opening dates in early 2018. A medical centre, run by Unity Health will also open in March 2018. The facility extends 20,000 sq ft and will attract an estimated 75,000 visitors annually, said Evans.

A 4,500 sq ft convenience store will operate as a NISA Local, while Greggs and sandwich chain Subway add to the line-up of retailers.

James Pitt, development director at Evans Property Group, said: “The ongoing investment into expanding the University’s student housing provision resulted in the need for supporting health and retail facilities close to the 161 acre Heslington East campus. We are delighted to have delivered the first phase of retail and convenience store which brings a mix of both independent retailers and well known high street brands to the area, anchored by a new healthcare facility.”

Jon Greenwood, director of the University of York’s Commercial Services Department, added: “The ongoing development of the University’s Heslington East campus, along with its growing population of students and staff has resulted in the need to improve the facilities we provide. This development, supported by the Evans property group, will offer students, staff, the local community new retail opportunities, and an enhanced medical care provision.”