Henderson Global Investors has received planning permission to add a third stage to an outlet mall near Rome.

The new phase will expand the gross lettable area at Castel Romano Designer Outlet from 24,000 m2 to 32,000 m2. Building work has already started on site.

The brands featured at Castel Romano include Burberry, Calvin Klein, Diesel, Ferrè, Fratelli Rossetti and Guess.

Outlet specialist McArthurGlen manages the centre, which is owned by Henderson Global Investors on behalf of the European Outlet Mall Fund (EOMF). McArthurGlen and Henderson are investors in the EUR 1.5 bn fund.