A NEW fish & chip shop is to open in East Wichel.

The Wichelstowe Fish Bar after signing a minimum 10-year for the site close to the Mid-Counties Co-op store and Wichelstowe Dental Care.

James Buchanan, investment director at national commercial property and investment company LCP, which manages the five-unit retail scheme on behalf of sister company Sheet Anchor Investments Limited, said there has been significant interest in the remaining two units.

“Since SAIL acquired the retail development in August last year, we’ve been working to attract occupiers to the development and have been pleased with the positive response and are looking forward to welcoming new tenants,” he said.

“This is a significant development in Swindon, which has been ongoing for about ten years, so the arrival of local retail facilities, which will also create local jobs, is very much to be welcomed.”

Miles Cross, Whitmarsh Lockhart, which was appointed marketing agent, added: “This is a rare opportunity to secure attractive retail space in the recently completed neighbourhood centre located not only close to Old Town but also on the doorstep of 880 existing residential units, with a further 1,620 following closely in the next few months and years.”