With the approval of the Market Hall application now confirmed, following on from the approval granted for Burtons Chambers, the Market on the Square temporary market, Market Chambers, the planning decisions required to deliver the Accrington Town Square redevelopment are now all in place.
Burtons Chambers, originally a workplace with ground floor commercial units, has become increasingly unoccupied over the decades despite its Art Deco significance. AEW architects designed the scheme, with planning input from LDA, to repurpose Burtons Chambers into a modern co-working space across the whole building. The aim is to create a co-working space with a wide range of accommodation for entrepreneurs and businesses in Accrington and across the wider Borough of Hyndburn, with a focus on nurturing and supporting the growth of new businesses and SMEs.
The Grade ll listed Victorian Market Hall will be extensively refurbished to become a vibrant retail, leisure, and food and drink destination for residents and will attract visitors from across the country.
The restoration and redevelopment of Market Chambers is a key element of the regeneration strategy. The goal is to prepare it for it’s future transformation into a cultural, arts, and heritage venue that will celebrate Accrington’s local heritage and Hyndburn’s impact around the world.
Accrington Town Square’s transformational projects have been made possible through the Government’s Levelling Up Fund. The renovation and repurposing of these buildings are set to support the town centre’s plans for regeneration and investment in Accrington’s town centre. The initiatives will boost footfall, provide support to existing businesses, and attract a diverse array of new enterprises and activities, breathing new life into the town.
For more head to the Accrington Town Square website (https://accringtontownsquare.com/) and social media pages.
