This webpage provides an overview of current work being undertaken to regenerate the former Cattle Market site. The Cattle Market is at the heart of Liskeard, at the edge of the main shopping area. The market closed in December 2017. Since then, groups have worked together to develop proposals to transform the site. These groups have sought to determine a great future for this prime town centre area.
The vision is to regenerate the site in a way that maximises the economic and cultural benefits to the community. This has the aim of bringing more local people and visitors into Liskeard. The work to date has been undertaken in consultation with the adopted Neighbourhood Plan.
New Integrated Services Hub
Cornwall Council is building a new Integrated Services Hub on the Liskeard Cattle Market Car Park. This is part of a larger plan to improve the area and bring services together in one place.
The new hub will replace several older buildings that are no longer suitable or cost-effective. These buildings include:
- Luxstowe House
- Graylands
- Laity House
- Westbourne House
By combining services into one modern, flexible building, the Council aims to:
- Improve how services are delivered
- Reduce costs
- Lower the environmental impact of its buildings
What will be in the new hub?
The hub will include space for:
- Liskeard Family Hub
- Registrars
- Adult Day Care
- Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) – moving from Luxstowe House
There will also be shared office space and meeting rooms available.
Timeline
- Construction started: Summer 2024
- Expected completion: February 2026
Liskeard Cattle Market Retail Units Refurbishment
The refurbishment was completed in April 2025. It includes five self-contained retail/workshop units suitable for small businesses. All units have access to shared toilets, electricity, and water, except for Unit E, which does not have water.
If you are interested in renting a unit, please contact Vickery Holman, the Council's commercial agents.
The project was partially funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and matched by Cornwall Council.
Liskeard Transport Interchange
Work has begun on the new Bus Interchange as part of the Liskeard Cattle Market redevelopment.
Demolition progress
- The Coronation Centre and the former St John’s Ambulance buildings on Fairpark Road have been demolished.
- The Associated Tyre Services (ATS) building on Dean Street is scheduled for demolition soon.
What’s included in the new interchange?
The new bus interchange will feature:
- Improvements to the Dean Street / Fairpark Road junction
- Highway upgrades along Fairpark Road
Project goals
This project aims to:
- Create a single, integrated travel interchange for Liskeard
- Improve connectivity for bus users by bringing all services into one central location
- Enhance the visibility and appeal of public transport for current and future users
- Support travel access to:
- The Workshed
- The Integrated Services Hub
- The future GP Surgery on site
Timeline
- Planning approved: March 2025
- Completion expected by: March 2026
Planning application
You can view the planning application on Cornwall Council’s Planning Portal.
Reference: PA24/07022.
Other projects
Liskeard is working up an Active Travel project. The Project will look at increasing cycling and walking infrastructure in Liskeard.
Rosedean House GP Surgery
Since 2021 Cornwall Council has been supporting Rosedean House GP surgery to expand on their existing site on Dean Street. The GP surgery recently submitted a pre-application planning application. This has received positive feedback from the Planning Officer.
The first phase of this development will include the demolition of the old ATS building.
You can view the pre-app reference PA22/00182/PREAPP on Cornwall Council’s Planning Portal
The Surgery has had its first stage business case approved by the NHS. It will now need to submit a full planning application to progress their plans.
Find out more on the One Medical Group website
The Workshed and Covered Market Canopy Area
The Workshed completed in September 2023 and is now open for business. It provides 15 individual office units and workshops, a collaborative co-working/hot desk space and meeting room. The bookable workspace is mainly aimed at businesses and individuals working in the digital and creative industries.
The project has also delivered a new covered market canopy area for the town.
Businesses interested in locating to the Workshed should contact Vickery Holman. Vickery Holman are the Council's commercial agents.
The project was funded by the European Regional Development Fund. This is the Government’s local growth fund through Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall Council.