News: Plans in for empty Rotherham town centre building
A planning application has been submitted that would enable a prominent empty building in Rotherham town centre to be brought back into use.
The corner building at the foot of the regenerated High Street has been up for sale for £100,000.
Totaling nearly 11,000 sq ft, the building was previously home to Eastwood Domestics in the 2,500 sq ft High Street unit which sits alongside the 4,000 sq ft former Dorothy Perkins and Burton unit. The second floor has its own entrance and was the home of Central Snooker Club, a club with an 80 year history.
Plans show the ground floor split into two units. The larger unit looks set to be used as a convenience store with a smaller unit, with a new entrance fronting High Street, acting as a lobby for a coffee shop and cultural centre on the first floor.
The application is for the installation of a new entrance door on the front elevation and a change of use of the first floor from Commercial (Class E) to Sui Generis (a use that does not fall within any particular use class).
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The plans, from Huseyin Esendemir and drawn up by Architechnica LTD, state: "The proposal seeks to create a self-contained unit on the first floor, enabling its independent use from the ground floor commercial premises. This change of use is necessary to make the first-floor space viable for a new purpose, specifically Turkish Cultural Centre/coffee shop.
"The installation of a new, separate entrance door on the front elevation is required to provide independent access for the first-floor unit, ensuring there is no conflict between the users of the ground floor and the first floor. This development will have the significant benefit of bringing a currently disused and at-risk building back into a productive use, which will enhance the vitality of the High Street and improve its overall appearance within the conservation area."
The building is not listed but was on Rotherham Civic Society's local list which compiled properties of architectural or historic interest. The society stated that: "No.2 High Street had been purchased by Montague Burton Ltd in 1926 with a view to expanding its presence in Rotherham. Following discussions with the Rotherham Corporation it became apparent that, due to the highway authority's plans to ease the College Street / High Street corner, Nos. 4 & 6 would need to be acquired in order to provide a site of sufficient size for Burton's new premises.
"In December 1929 the company's proposals for the new store were approved and the old property was demolished. The new building, designed by Harry Wilson, Architect, of Roundhay in Leeds was completed in 1931."
A number of uses have been recorded since then including Hart's wallpaper shop, Peter Lord's shoe shop and a ballroom / dance hall above.
Images: SMC Brownhill Vickers
The corner building at the foot of the regenerated High Street has been up for sale for £100,000.
Totaling nearly 11,000 sq ft, the building was previously home to Eastwood Domestics in the 2,500 sq ft High Street unit which sits alongside the 4,000 sq ft former Dorothy Perkins and Burton unit. The second floor has its own entrance and was the home of Central Snooker Club, a club with an 80 year history.
Plans show the ground floor split into two units. The larger unit looks set to be used as a convenience store with a smaller unit, with a new entrance fronting High Street, acting as a lobby for a coffee shop and cultural centre on the first floor.
The application is for the installation of a new entrance door on the front elevation and a change of use of the first floor from Commercial (Class E) to Sui Generis (a use that does not fall within any particular use class).
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The plans, from Huseyin Esendemir and drawn up by Architechnica LTD, state: "The proposal seeks to create a self-contained unit on the first floor, enabling its independent use from the ground floor commercial premises. This change of use is necessary to make the first-floor space viable for a new purpose, specifically Turkish Cultural Centre/coffee shop.
"The installation of a new, separate entrance door on the front elevation is required to provide independent access for the first-floor unit, ensuring there is no conflict between the users of the ground floor and the first floor. This development will have the significant benefit of bringing a currently disused and at-risk building back into a productive use, which will enhance the vitality of the High Street and improve its overall appearance within the conservation area."
The building is not listed but was on Rotherham Civic Society's local list which compiled properties of architectural or historic interest. The society stated that: "No.2 High Street had been purchased by Montague Burton Ltd in 1926 with a view to expanding its presence in Rotherham. Following discussions with the Rotherham Corporation it became apparent that, due to the highway authority's plans to ease the College Street / High Street corner, Nos. 4 & 6 would need to be acquired in order to provide a site of sufficient size for Burton's new premises.
"In December 1929 the company's proposals for the new store were approved and the old property was demolished. The new building, designed by Harry Wilson, Architect, of Roundhay in Leeds was completed in 1931."
A number of uses have been recorded since then including Hart's wallpaper shop, Peter Lord's shoe shop and a ballroom / dance hall above.
Images: SMC Brownhill Vickers
7 comments:
What exactly does a 'Turkish Cultural Centre' entail?
Cultural centre???
Whatever it is It's better than a derelict empty building.
Not necessarily
Turkish Barber
I believe its a social club that members of the community go to play dominos, read newspapers and watch TV while having tea and coffee & snacks. They are usually quiet calm places and open to all people despite being a turkish club. I came across one in Doncaster and drank turkish tea with them. Was good atmosphere tbf
I'm sure it will be a delight and a cause for thanksgiving and tinsel.
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