Unwanted buildings were demolished but the former Matthews furniture factory was left intact and is now part of the outlet centre.

The upper level of the centre was started on 6 May 2008, it was designed with a distinctive gull-wing shaped steel and glass roof over the central courtyard which was installed around the end of August 2008.

[1] In November 2011 as part of Phase 2, a planning development was granted to convert the first floor and roof to a 10-screen cinema.

However, despite the initial struggles the outlet centre continued to expand adding spaces for 37 new businesses.

[19] Since January 2015, 14 more stores and restaurants have opened including Clarks, Skechers, Jaeger, Brewhouse & Kitchen, Bella Italia and Bill's.

[21] Between June and November 2017, Ted Baker,[22] Jack Wills,[23] Timberland[24] and Joules[25] opened at the centre.

The funds will be used to add a second floor to the shopping centre and revamp the surrounding outdoor squares.