Listed building refurbishment at 26a, 27 & 27a Market Street, Tamworth

“This report presents two applications, a full planning application and the associated Listed Building Consent application for the repair and refurbishment of 26A, 27 and 27A Market Street. The applications comprise works which include the new build of an internal fire staircase, the removal of existing rooflights and the installation of new stairs to the rear for fire escape.”

“The site is within the designated Tamworth Town Centre and the Tamworth Town Conservation Area. The buildings are Grade II Listed. The site is within Flood Zone 1. The site is adjacent to the Tamworth Castle and walls, which are a Scheduled Monument, and there a number of listed buildings within close proximity to the site, including the Grade II listed Sir Robert Peel statues and the Grade II* listed Town Hall.”

“Nos.26A, 27, and 27A are situated along the south side of Market Street. They consist of a row of three historic shops with large ground floor shopfronts and former living accommodation in the first and attic floors. There is a large rear range to No.27. To the rear is a yard with a historic wall and remains of an outbuilding separating the plots between Nos.27 and 27A. The rear of the plots are bound by a section of the Tamworth Castle walls.”

“Refence Description Decision Date T02207 Business of tool sales and hire and the sale of all accompanying fixings abrasives etc. also sale of blinds, doors ETC. Approved 14.02.78 T12016 Change of use to sale of hot food Approved 23.02.82 T13085 Change of use of first floor to office and showroom Approved 26.05.83 T21790 Refurbishment of buildings and cellarage associated with shop units, partial rebuild and repair of outbuildings and general enhancement of landscaping to…”

“Level) including provision of sliding door for improved disabled access. Approved 25.09.02 0141/2017 Listed Building Consent for the display of window vinyls to 27, 27A & 28 Market Street Approved 08.05.17 0285/2017 Proposal to cut space for roof hatch and roof repairs to rear Approved 16.08.17 0220/2024 Listed Building Consent for roof and window repairs, demolition of external staircase, boundary wall and brick houses, temporary covering to roof of outbuilding.”

“The proposal is considered to be acceptable in principle and would facilitate their future occupation. The proposed works would involve some external changes but are predominantly internal in nature. The proposed works are considered to return the character of the buildings to their former state and to enhance their appearance.”

“The scheme, subject to conditions, is considered to be acceptable with regards to character, appearance and impact upon heritage assets, residential amenity, highway safety and ecology. The proposal is considered to be compliant with the Local Plan and NPPF and therefore both applications are recommended for approval/consent subject to conditions.”

“Historic England (8/7/25): No comments, defer to Councils conservation and archaeological advisors.”

“Tamworth Borough Council Conservation Officer (30/7/25) – Detailed comments: No objections subject to condition to secure further details, this could be secured via pre- commencement condition. The proposal would preserve and in certain instances enhance the significance and fabric of the listed building. The proposal would also preserve the character and appearance, and thus significance of the Tamworth Town Conservation Area.”

“As part of the consultation process adjacent properties were notified. A press notice was published on 26/6/25 and a site notice was posted on 20/6/25. At the time of writing this report, no letters of representation have been received.”

“Officers presented the item and responded to issues and questions raised. Officers noted to change to condition 4 of 0126/2025 and condition 3 of 0127/2025”

“The Planning Officers noted a change to condition 4 for the Application 0126/2025 replacement of word ‘commenced’ with ‘implemented…”

“Approved 0126/2025: subject to conditions Consented 0127/2025: subject to conditions…”

“(Moved by Councillor A Wells and seconded by Councillor J Oates)”

“Reason: To define the consent. Before the works to the front elevation hereby consented are implemented, details of the colour of the following items on the proposed front elevation (drawing 2321 6000) to be used in the construction of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority: a) The stone window cill (item 4 of the notation on the drawing), b) The timber window cill (item 5 of the notation on the drawing), c) The…”

“A) Before the works hereby consented commence (apart from time sensitive minor works which will be agreed with the Tamworth Borough Council Conservation Officer), a written scheme of investigation (‘the Scheme’) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”