Hillier Garden Centres has announced that planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of its Hillier Garden Centre Chichester.

A longstanding and well-established site within the Hillier portfolio, the Chichester centre has served the local community for decades and is recognised as a strong horticultural destination in the region.

The redevelopment will see the existing centre replaced with a new, purpose-built garden centre designed with sustainability and customer experience at its core. The new site will feature an enhanced plant area and garden shop, offering an extended range of indoor and outdoor plants within an easy-to-navigate layout. This development will increase the centre’s size from 32,000 sq. ft to 108,000 sq. ft and it is anticipated that development will begin during Summer 2027.

A key highlight of the redevelopment will be the introduction of a new restaurant, bringing the ‘Edwin & Betsy’s’ dining concept to Chichester following its successful launch at Hillier Garden Centre Weyhill in March this year. The new centre will also incorporate expanded gift and home ranges and a Hillier Food Hall, building on the popularity of similar offerings at sites including Hillier Newbury, Hillier Eastbourne and Hillier Three Legged Cross.

George Hillier, Chairman commented: “The redevelopment at Chichester is a key step forward for the business. We will be transforming the centre into a destination that combines our horticultural heritage with an enhanced retail and leisure experience. Customers can expect a significantly improved plant area, new retail concepts, and a strong focus on sustainability throughout with features including a recycled water system, solar panels and electric vehicle charging points.”

The investment reflects the company’s continued commitment to evolving its garden centre estate while maintaining the high standards of horticultural quality and expertise that have defined the brand for generations.

For more information, visit: https://www.hillier.co.uk/