Former Bingo Hall, 15-19 South Street, Ilkeston DE7 5QT

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Freehold Grade II LIsted Town Centre Former Bingo Hall arranged over 12,271 sq ft and with extensive car parking. Redevelopment potential subject to consents. Vacant

Description

This Grade II listed building is arranged over ground and first floor to provide a former bingo hall with ancillary accommodation.

To the side of the property is extensive car parking and yard.

Location

The property is prominently located on South Street, in the heart of Ilkeston town centre, a busy Derbyshire market town situated between Nottingham (c. 8 miles) and Derby (c. 10 miles). The building occupies a highly visible position close to Bath Street, the town’s principal retail parade, with surrounding occupiers including a mix of national and independent retailers, cafés, and service providers.

The surrounding area comprises a blend of commercial uses, residential neighbourhoods and community facilities. The property’s central position makes it well suited to a variety of alternative uses (subject to consents), supported by its proximity to town centre parking, public transport, and established pedestrian routes.

Transport

Road - Ilkeston benefits from good transport connectivity, with the A6007, A609, and A610 providing direct links to the wider regional road network.

Rail - Ilkeston Station, reopened in 2017, offers regular services to Nottingham, Sheffield and beyond, supporting strong footfall in the town centre.

Tenancy

Vacant

Accommodation

Ground Floor - 670.00 sq m (7,212 sq ft)

First Floor - 470.05 sq m (5,059 sq ft)

Total - 1,140.05 sq m (12, 271 sq ft)

Planning

(1) The property may be suitable for alternative uses subject to all necessary consents. All enquiries in this regards should be made with the local authority, Erewash Borough Council

Ref 0306/0072 - The property has lapsed planning consent for change of use of part of the premises to tanning studio (21/6/2006)

Ref 1021/0028 - The proprty has lapsed planning consent for change of use and subdivision of unit from former tanning salon to 3 seperate commercial units (class E) with new shopfronts and entrances (03/12/2021)

Website: Erewash Borough Council

Feasibility Study

A detailed feasibility study commissioned by Erewash Borough Council has identified the building as highly suitable for reuse as an independent led food hall and community leisure venue, incorporating multiple small street food units, a central bar, extensive communal seating, and space for events and performances.

Any redevelopment would need to respect the listed status, including the retention and sensitive reuse of key architectural features, but the study confirms the building’s form and scale lend themselves well to adaptive reuse within current planning policy objectives.