Issue details

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