The Primark store will anchor a £40m extension of the centre at Secklow Gate which will create an extra 17,500 sq ft retail unit and an improved market site.

The plans are the latest stage in a significant investment plan for thecentre:mk which currently includes a £27m extension and refurbishment currently underway at John Lewis, and a £6m extension and refit to Next following a £4.5m refurbishment at House of Fraser which completed at the end of last year.

Ben Tolhurst, Asset Manager, Hermes Real Estate Investment Management Limited, said: “We are firmly committed to the development and evolution of thecentre:mk, and the introduction of high profile retailers looking to expand into this Milton Keynes is critical to  maintaining its national retail rankings.

“Primark has had a requirement for Central Milton Keynes for some time, which is testament to the strong customer demand in the area.”

A Primark spokesperson, said: “We look forward to opening a new store at thecentre:mk. Milton Keynes provides an ideal location for Primark as it meets our requirements for store locations and is already a popular destination for our target customer.”