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.
Services Hub
Cornwall Council is planning and designing a new Services Hub.
This hub will replace some existing Council owned buildings in Liskeard including
- Luxstowe House
- Graylands
- Laity House
- Westbourne House.
Combining these public sector services under a single, brand-new, flexible centre has benefits. Expectations are that Cornwall Council would be able to cut its operating expenses and carbon footprint.
The Integrated Hub will provide accommodation for a range of services. The intention is the building will be flexible to adapt to changing demand.
Currently we are working with:
- Children and Families team
- Registrars
- Adult Day Care
- Cornwall Councils Contact Centre
- Department for Work and Pensions (who will also move from Luxstowe house).
The new hub will provide general shared office space and meeting facilities. Planning has been achieved, and completion is forecast for early Summer 2025
If you would like to provide feedback about our plans for the new Liskeard Service Hub building, please visit the Lets Talk Cornwall website.
Liskeard Service Hub on Let's Talk Cornwall
Liskeard Cattle Market Retail Units Refurbishment
After a feasibility study funded by the Shared Prosperity Fund, Cornwall Council will refurbish some of the units they own on the northern side of the old Liskeard Cattle Market site. These units are near the town centre and directly opposite the Workshed. This is part of the ongoing redevelopment of the area
The capital refurbishment works will upgrade the existing building. They will provide approximately 110 square metres of improved retail space.
The project aims to enable business growth and increase footfall. It will deliver an asset that contributes to the overall vision to redevelop the former cattle market site. This will boost community cohesion and deliver visible improvements to the local facilities.
Further information on the proposed plan and design can be found on the Cornwall Council planning portal. Please use the following reference: PA24/06507:
View the proposed plan and design
This project is part funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity fund. It is match funded by Cornwall Council.
Liskeard Transport Interchange
Cornwall Council is planning to deliver a new bus interchange in the Liskeard Cattle Market development. This will be funded using the Government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding. This project will also cover the demolition of the Coronation Centre and former St John’s Ambulance buildings. It will also include some minor carriageway works along Fair Park Road. This project aims to:
- Provide a single, coherent, and integrated travel interchange for Liskeard
- Increase connectivity for bus users by providing access to all services from one defined interchange area
- Improve the image and visibility of public transport to both existing and potential public transport users
- Provide travel opportunities for access to:
- the Workshed
- Integrated Services Hub
- the future onsite GP Surgery
You can view the pre-application reference PA23/01191 on Cornwall Council’s Planning Portal:
Pre-application advice for proposed bus interchange facility
A full planning application is currently being worked on. It is due to be submitted in August 2024. The completion of works is planned towards the end of 2025.
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
Liskeard’s Cornwall Councillors Nick Craker and Jane Pascoe have both supported the GP Surgery’s plans.
Nick Craker and Jane Pascoe's letter of support
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.