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Search the Public Notice PortalPLANS are said to be progressing to turn an "eyesore" building, which caused upset among officials, into a new retail space with flats above.
Ludlow's former Costa building in King Street has been deteriorating since it was left vacant in May 2023, with Shropshire Council expressing "deep frustration" with ongoing delays in repairing the building earlier this year.
Town council officials, including councillor Andy Boddington, Vivienne Parry, and Tim Gill, have all called for action on the dilapidated building, with broken panes of glass and crumbling cement having previously fallen off the facade.
But, MP Stuart Anderson said that following a recent meeting with owners, SEP Properties, progress is being made on the site to make way for residential accommodation on the upper floors, while retaining a retail space downstairs.
Although an original proposal was mooted to include the former bank at No.3 King Street, this is said to have been shelved by the company as they wish to progress the unit independently.
SEP Properties confirmed to the MP that the project remains an active priority and that pre-application discussions with planning and conservation officers are expected to take place in the coming months.
Following the meeting, Ludlow mayor, Di Lyle, said she was pleased to hear the proposals for the "iconic" building, and "very much hope the commitment to deliver them remains firm."
Tracey Richardson of the Ludlow Regeneration Focus Group added: "It was most encouraging to establish direct contact with a member of the project team, who has agreed to update us on a regular basis regarding the progress being made to bring the old Costa Building and Barclays Bank back to life.
"It is certainly an ambitious project, but there is a plan, a desire and experts in place to make it happen."
A Shropshire Council spokesperson added: "Officers in Shropshire Council’s historic environment team are in regular contact with SEP Properties’ agent to press them to progress their plans for the building and to remind them of the continuing public concerns about the condition of the building.
"The council’s building control team also continues to monitor the building and do not consider it be dangerous at present.”
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