As well as adapting the building, there were extensive external works to form new vehicle and pedestrian zones, regrading and surfacing of the estate road running parallel to the office block, creating new row of car parking spaces along with associated hard and soft landscaping.
Works, valuing approximately £800k included: –
- Mechanical and Electrical works to suit new layout
- Construction of new toilet core
- Heating and cooling services
- Installation of glazed facade
- Canopy to front of unit
- Ground works to include filling in of previous loading bay
- Landscaping
- New car park layout
- New footpaths and smoking shelters
- Service and utility works
Key features
- Change of use from warehouse to trade-counter retail
- Daily liaison with busy neighbouring police station
- Maintaining public access and parking
- Works carried out in 2 phases
- Protecting adjacent property during works
- Extensive groundworks package
