Plans submitted as part of multi-million-pound town centre regeneration
Plans have been submitted to bring a historic town centre building back into use as part of the £40m project to transform the heart of Tamworth.
Refurbishment of the late 18th century building at 12-13 Market Street is a key element of the regeneration of Tamworth town centre.
Once brought back into use, it is intended that Nationwide Building Society will relocate into these premises from its current location directly opposite.
This would allow for the demolition of the more modern existing Nationwide building to create a new wider access to the Castle Pleasure Grounds across the Castle Gatehouse. It would also open up views of the ancient herringbone castle wall - said to be one of the finest examples of Norman herringbone masonry in the country - and adjacent Grade II listed buildings.
12-13 Market Street - most recently used as the Peel Caf� and restaurant - has been vacant for several years and work is needed to restore the building in a way that is more in keeping with its Georgian heritage.
Refurbishment plans have been submitted to Tamworth Borough Council by an external planning agency and are due to be considered by members of the council 's planning committee in June.
The application can be read in full by searching the planning portal on the Tamworth Borough Council website, using the reference number 0222/2022.
The current shop front is not original, and the plans therefore propose replacing this with a new fa�ade and windows that will reinstate the original features of the building with a design that is more in keeping with the building 's Georgian heritage.
In addition to the new conservation style shopfront, the plans propose a modified entrance to allow level access and preparation for the installation of an ATM.
Tamworth was awarded £21.65m from the Government 's Future High Streets Fund for the scheme. When combined with additional funding from external partners, the project represents a total investment of around £40million.
For more information about the whole project, visit Future High Streets Fund | transformtamworth.
Pictured: Peel Caf�