Waitrose has selected Redevco’s Chelmer Village in Chelmsford, Essex, for a new store, taking the retail park to fully let.
Waitrose, Chelmer Village
The store will comprise around 10,055 sq ft, including a 7,000 sq ft sales area, alongside two dedicated trolley bays in the car park.
The signing follows Redevco’s acquisition of a £518m UK retail park portfolio in December 2024 from Oxford Properties, of which Chelmer Village forms a part.
Lauren Chew, asset manager at Redevco, said: “Waitrose’s decision to launch its newest store at Chelmer Village is a strong endorsement of the park. We are seeing sustained retailer appetite for well-located, convenience-led retail parks, and this collaboration demonstrates the strength of the asset.”
Leasing momentum has gathered pace across Redevco’s portfolio in recent months. The Food Warehouse by Iceland recently replaced Carpetright at Bolton Gate Retail Park in greater Manchester; while in Staines, Surrey, The Range took over Homebase’s lease at the beginning of 2025 and subsequently committed to a new lease in December 2025.
CSP Retail and Green Lane Real Estate are the letting agents at Chelmer Village Park for Redevco.
At the end of last year, Redevco launched the UK and pan-European Redevco European Retail Parks Fund, after securing €500m (£436m) in equity for the vehicle.
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