Plans have been submitted to split Crewe town centre's former Poundland unit into three, along with four new residential apartments on the first floor.

On Wednesday 24 April, commercial property agent, Rory Mack, submitted proposals to Cheshire East Council, on behalf of 61-67 Market Street.

Rory Mack wants to split the former Poundland unit, which closed in October 2021, into three separate units on the ground floor.

This year, Crewe's former Poundland unit was under offer from another discount retailer, which has now sadly fallen through (Ryan Parker).

It also wants to partly convert first floor storage space into four residential apartments.

These plans include alterations to the existing Market Street shop frontage, allowing access for the new retail space and accommodation.

This year, Crewe's former Poundland unit was under offer from another discount retailer, which has now sadly fallen through.

Director of Rory Mack, Martin Grainger, told Nub News: "The planning application Is not particularly for anything at the moment, other than keeping the options open. 

"A discount store who were taking the unit have now pulled out, so we are actively marketing this unit again. 

"In the current climate, larger units are harder to rent due to large overheads and business rates.

Rory Mack wants to split the former Poundland unit, which closed in October 2021, into three separate units on the ground floor, with four residential apartments on the first floor (Cheshire East Planning).

"By splitting the units up, this makes it a more viable option to a retailer or small business."

Rory Mack's planning application for Market Street will only go ahead if the unit is not taken taken up by another retailer in the near future.

The last date for submitting comments on the application is Wednesday 15 May, with a target decision date of Wednesday 19 June.

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