PLANS for new signage on a landmark Swanage bakery have been submitted.
The Hayman store, in Institute Road, has become The Italian Bakery after the landmark business was sold in 2022 to the firm behind The Italian Kitchen, in Wareham.
Work to the shopfront has seen the name disappear from Swanage, with plans now submitted to get official approval for the work.
“The proposals are for replacement of the shopfront and doors with new double-glazed, thermally broken powder coated aluminium frame unit,” the retrospective application said.
The new bakery replaces the landmark Haymans store in Institute Road, Swanage. Picture: Google
“While carrying out the works, all structurally deficient elements were repaired and replaced.
“The floor has been made good, to match existing and the new shopfront glazed screen installed on the historic floor edge, at the building façade frontage to the pavement.
“The replacement shopfront retains the central location for double doors, with central post at the meeting stiles, as existing.”
It’s a pity that some form of slope was not incorporated into the step design as wheelchair access is not easy.