{"id":29926,"date":"2021-05-07T17:20:09","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T16:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=29926"},"modified":"2023-11-14T16:39:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:39:18","slug":"ihbc-features-heritage-from-the-doorstep-carham-hall-historic-mansion-near-borders-to-be-torn-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=29926","title":{"rendered":"IHBC features \u2018heritage from the doorstep\u2019: Carham Hall – historic mansion near Borders – to be torn down"},"content":{"rendered":"

An historic mansion near the Borders, Carham Hall in Northumberland, is set to be demolished writes The Border Telegraph.<\/em><\/h3>\n

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\u2026 now set to be knocked down in September\u2026<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

\u2026 currently being considered for listing\u2026<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

The Border Telegraph<\/em> writes:<\/p>\n

Northumberland’s Carham Hall, five miles from Coldstream, occupies the site of a 15th century tower house built to defend against the Border Reivers.<\/p>\n

The property was converted into a mansion house in the mid-18th century, before being redeveloped in 1870 into a Neo-Tudor style.<\/p>\n

Most recently a care home, Carham Hall is now set to be knocked down in September, with plans having been lodged with Northumberland County Council.<\/p>\n

The building is not currently listed meaning its history and heritage face being lost.<\/p>\n

Yet a spokesperson from Historic England said: \u201cCarham Hall, Northumberland, is currently being considered for listing.\u201d<\/p>\n

This listing may prove the only way to save the property which has great historical significance to the local area.<\/p>\n

The Victorian Society, a charity set up to protect Victorian and Edwardian buildings, said: \u201cWe are concerned about the loss of Carham Hall, a key local heritage asset.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe building is currently under threat as the owner plans to demolish the vacant building entirely.<\/p>\n

\u201cSadly, this is permitted development and no permission from the local authority is required.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe law on permitted development urgently needs reform. In a climate emergency, it is bizarre to demolish a high-quality building and waste all its embodied carbon.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe urge the owner to think again. If someone would be interested in reusing the building, please get in touch.\u201d<\/p>\n

In recent times the house has been the site of a care home, but it has lain empty since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020.<\/p>\n

The planning application revealed the \u00a35,000-per-month running costs to be a major factor in the decision to demolish. The application also said significant levels of asbestos had been found.<\/p>\n

Conservative councillor Anthony Murray, who represents Wooler, said: \u201cI have looked at all the ways it is possible for the County to object to the demolition but unfortunately none are possible. I am afraid it appears that demolition will go ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Northumberland County Council spokesperson said: \u201cAs Carham Hall isn’t listed or in a defined Conservation Area, the council was bound by national legislation and could only look at amenity issues in terms of demolition such as potential levels of noise and dust.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has no powers to prevent a developer from demolishing the building.\u201d<\/p>\n

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