{"id":30247,"date":"2021-06-08T16:45:15","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T15:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=30247"},"modified":"2021-06-08T16:45:15","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T15:45:15","slug":"ihbc-features-heritage-from-the-doorstep-he-and-georgian-group-object-to-plans-to-demolish-gii-listed-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=30247","title":{"rendered":"IHBC features \u2018Heritage from the doorstep\u2019: HE and Georgian Group object to plans to demolish GII listed building"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Proposals to demolish a Grade 11 listed Bradford building, known as Bowling House, have met with objections from two historical groups Historic England (HE) and the Georgian Group, writes the Yorkshire Post.<\/em><\/h3>\n

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\u2026great weight should be given to the conservation of designated heritage assets\u2026<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

\u2026 resulting harm caused by this application is substantial\u2026<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

Yorkshire Post<\/em> writes:<\/p>\n

Both Historic England and the Georgian Group have written to Bradford Council to voice their objections to plans to flatten the former Tanks and Drums building on Bowling Back Lane.<\/p>\n

The Grade II listed building, also known as Bowling House, was built in the 1830s as part of the Bowling Iron Works site.<\/p>\n

It was last used in 1999 as the headquarters for local company Tanks and Drums, and has been empty ever since. In February the building was damaged by a fierce fire.<\/p>\n

In April its owners, the Leo Sawrij group submitted a planning application to Bradford Council for permission to demolish the building for safety reasons.<\/p>\n

A decision has yet to be made, but Historic England and the Georgian Group have raised serious concerns about the \u201ctotal loss\u201d of the building \u2013 arguing that demolition of a listed building must only take place as a last resort.<\/p>\n

The company said: \u201cPrior to the fire the building had been vacant for a long time and a regular target for vandals\u2026.\u201d<\/p>\n

The application includes a heritage statement that seems to have been prepared in September….<\/p>\n

Both history groups say the applicants need to provide a much stronger justification….<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026.The National Planning Policy Framework states that great weight should be given to the conservation of designated heritage assets, with substantial harm to, or loss of, a Grade II listed building being exceptional and requiring clear and convincing justification. The Georgian Group do not believe that these tests have been met.\u201d<\/p>\n

The group \u2013 which counts Prince Charles as a patron \u2013 says the plans should be withdrawn or refused.<\/p>\n

Historic England\u2019s letter to the council says: \u201cThe resulting harm caused by this application is substantial, requiring a strong robust justification that is not provided by the applicant.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe only current image of the building included with this submission is a strong cause for concern, with a large portion of the south elevation and roof missing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe information submitted in support of this application comprises a heritage statement dated September 2020, a generic block plan of the property and a brief planning statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo detailed plans, photographs, condition survey or appraisal of costed alternatives to the full demolition of the property are included with this application.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe demolition of a listed building should only be sanctioned when all other options have been considered…\u201d<\/p>\n

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