A new shop could soon be opening its doors in Bridport town centre.

Crew Clothing is set to take over the former Cilla and Camilla Cookshop on East Street with plans to convert the ground floor into one of its signature retail stores.

The cookshop's owners, Sally Ann Palmer and Richard Barker, announced in January 2026 that it would close when its lease ended, citing rising rent and business rates and saying they did not want to commit to another five-year lease.

The shop first opened in 2021.

Most of the stock and the majority of the staff were relocated to other outlets owned by the business.

Crew Clothing has submitted plans to remodel the interior of the listed building while retaining its historic features.

The proposals include removing modern partitions, updating shop fittings, and repainting the exterior.

Branding and a small projecting sign would also be added.

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The building, which dates back to the late 18th century and was refronted in the mid-19th century, is Grade II listed and part of the Bridport Conservation Area.

Public comments on the plans can be submitted via the Dorset Council website until the end of the month.

The application references are P/LBC/2026/06161 for the building alterations and P/ADV/2026/06162 for the signage.

The Dorset planning portal can be found via this link.