Bath & North East Somerset Council has unveiled a package of proposed repairs and refurbishment to the premises leased to Rossiters of Bath.
The Rossiters store on Broad Street
Numbers 38 to 40 Broad Street and 3 Walcot Street were originally houses that were converted into shops in the 19th century. Rossiters took them over in the 1960s and 1970s when the buildings were interlinked.
The department store has 17 rooms of furniture, homeware and gifts.
Due to water leaking in and maintenance issues, ceiling and lime plaster works are being proposed along with a damp-proofing and waterproofing system to a section of wall within the basement.
Temporary scaffolding will be required for external works which include roof, chimney, leadwork and stone repairs.
“Extensive” timber window repairs are required, and two or three windows will need to be replaced altogether as they are said to be beyond repair.
External redecorations are also proposed at the Grade II listed premises.
A report says: “The impact of the proposed works to 38-40 Broad Street and No 3 Walcot Street will ensure that the building is returned to a good state of repair and maintenance and prevent further water ingress from damaging the fabric of the building in line with lease obligations so that the property can continue to be let, ensuring the continued use of this building as a shop.”
The planning reference is 26/00005/REG03, and the deadline for comments is 26th February.
