“Hazardous” conditions are set to continue for pedestrians in Marlow, as developers working on the iconic Jolliffes store face a setback.

The footpath on Chapel Street was closed in February to make way for the demolition of the family outfitters, and a section of the road was fenced off to allow pedestrians to get past.

However the narrow stretch proved problematic for parents with pushchairs and people on mobility scooters.

Although part of the footpath has been reopened following orders from Transport for Bucks, members of the Marlow Society, have aired concerns over the narrow and hazardous walkway on Chapel Street.

In a letter to the MFP, chairman of the Marlow Society, Martin Blunkell, said: “Back in February Transport for Bucks allowed the contractor Beeks to fence off the pavements in Chapel St and Claremont Gardens to facilitate the demolition of the former Joliffe shop and adjoining house.

“This made it extremely hazardous for pedestrians and especially those using mobility scooters to enter the town from the east.

“After considerable effort Cllr Scott was able to get a partial restoration of the Chapel St footpath but that which has been given back is still hazardous and very narrow.”

Residents walking along Claremont Gardens also faced challenges while the developers used the pavement for storage and car parking, according to Mr Blunkell.

Although the footpath on Claremont Gardens was reopened this week, it may be a while longer until the Chapel Street footpath is fully restored, according to TfB.

Dan Elworthy from TfB said: “Transport for Buckinghamshire have been working with the contractor and developer to maintain safe and suitable access on Chapel Street itself, but it is quite a constrained site both for pedestrians and traffic.

“We have requested a programme of work to tell us when the footpath can be re-opened, but structural issues uncovered during initial works have meant certain aspects of the work have had to be re-designed.

“We are expecting the revised programme and design statement from the developer shortly and this will enable us to potentially revise the arrangements for pedestrians and have more certainty when the footpath can be safely re-opened fully.”

One resident on Claremont Gardens also said he finds it difficult to drive out of the road on to Chapel Street, as he cannot see past the blacked out fencing.

And Mary Jolliffe, of Jolliffes, who lives in Claremont Gardens said: “It hasn’t been a problem to us but mums with pushchairs struggle a bit and I imagine it would be a problem if you are in a wheelchair too.”

The well known outfitters closed its doors for the final time last year after it was sold to Beeks, and is now being demolished to make way for new flats and houses.

The existing grade II listed building has been retained and prepared to be converted in to a four bedroom house.