PLANS have been submitted to convert part of the former Dorothy Perkins store into office space, and extensively refurbish it with new frontage, solar panels and a second-floor extension.
Other upgrades – including insulation, new windows, low-energy lighting and heating – are also planned, according to documents submitted by Elliot Design Partnership on behalf of the applicant, Minihi Ltd.
Minihi Ltd purchased the 31 Queen Street building, which makes the corner of Queen Street and Bath Street, for £862,500.
The company was also behind the development of the old JEP site at Five Oaks in 2021, creating a new Coop Locale, a Le Gallais self-storage building and four light industrial units and offices.
A design statement accompanying the planning application explains that ‘the proposal seeks to fully refurbish, extend and enhance this retail unit which has been vacant since 2020.
‘Thereby helping regenerating this key part of the town centre.’
A decision is expected next month.
