Proposal

Use of Market House for Class E (restaurant/cafe) use at ground floor level, bar (sui generis) use, Class E and Class F2 uses at first floor level. Internal works at ground floor level to include the installation of WCs, a kitchen and servery, opening up of a non original wall. Reconfiguration of existing east facing windows to create a serving hatch and door, and the insertion of a new door to the west elevation. Removal of the stall holders WC, door and associated opening (to be reinstated to match the existing building fabric), removal of a non original staircase and railings. Installation of a new lift and staircase within the south west wing. At first floor level, works include new openings within the wall separating the front and rear rooms and the formation of a new door opening within the south west wing. Replacement of the existing modern market stalls and fixed market structure within Market Place with new high quality permanent market stalls. Flexible use of the Market Place for temporary market stall provision enabling a programme of pop up and themed markets to include but not limited to farmers markets, artisan and craft markets and music or cultural events. Use of the existing basement beneath market square to provide storage, bin stores, recycling facilities and ancillary spaces associated with the operation of Kingston Market. Installation of a new scissor lift from ground floor to basement level within the square with safety railings at ground floor level. Dedicated external seating areas in association with the Market stalls and Market House. Use of the square to the front of Market house within Market Place for a mix of event ,cultural and family space. Relocation and retention of the Shrubsole Monument within Market Place.

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