Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Trading Services and Assets
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The reason to redevelop three areas of the
International Food Hall at Doncaster Market is to assist with the
letting of these areas which have stood unoccupied for a
significant amount of time. The redevelopment of these areas will
also improve aesthetics within the Food hall, will have the
potential to increase the rental income for the building and
provide spaces for temporary short term lettings in a number of
smaller units for pop up stalls. As the sale of food (other than
fruit and veg) is not allowed on the outer market stalls, this will
enable the Market to offer space to food traders on a casual, short
term basis.
The areas for development have been left by previous tenants in a
poor state and look unsightly, blocking sight-lines and are not
attractive to potential traders due to the significant investment
required by small business owners and entrepreneurs to make the
spaces fit for purpose. Without investment, these areas are likely
to remain vacant, will continue to deteriorate and hinder the
Markets ability to reach full occupancy. One area in particular is
made up of five units that were opened up to create a very large
unit which was previously occupied by a large butchery business. It
is highly unlikely that this unit will be re-let due to the size
and associated cost of renting the space. All three of these areas
have a direct impact upon the existing traders in this building as
visitors entering the Food Hall are greeted by large blocks of
stalls in need of redevelopment, giving an impression of a run down
market hall.
The required works will be undertaken by PBM
To remove and clear the units within three
areas of the International Food Hall of Doncaster Market at a cost
of £70,000, to open up sight lines and enable more flexible
use to generate additional income from short term
lettings.
Option 1 - all including in the above.
Option 2 -
Option 3 -
Publication date: 11/09/2018
Date of decision: 06/09/2018
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