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Sunderland City Council has received plans to transform the former Simpson Street School into residential flats, with developers seeking to convert the Grade II-listed building's office space into six new one-bedroom flats and maintaining the existing eight apartments. The proposals, lodged by BDN Building Design Northern, which has
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Lancaster City Council is facing growing concerns about the future use of the historic Ryelands House, a Grade 11 listed building that has been left empty since 2023. The building, which was used by the NHS for clinics, is currently facing significant damage from vandals, with reports of leaking roofs,
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Bristol City Council has published a list of planning and licensing applications for consideration. The applications range from property developments and renovations to commercial premises and goods vehicle operator licenses. The council encourages residents and stakeholders to review the applications and submit representations within the specified timelines. Key Takeaways: * 21
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Preston City Council planning officers have approved a revised development plan for the gardens of Larches House, a 19th-century Grade II-listed building in Ashton-on-Ribble. Despite initial rejection by councillors in December 2023, the revised proposal for 17 houses and two apartments above a small retail unit has been deemed acceptable.
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The Old Fire Station building on Hales Street in Coventry has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s. Initially transformed into a bar called Escape in 2006, it later changed hands, becoming an ice cream parlour, Sprinkles. Now, plans to revert the building back into a bar with
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Glasgow's historic Kelvin Hall has been equipped with a large-scale solar installation, featuring over 1,000 solar panels and worth approximately £1.5 million. The project was completed by renewable energy firm Vital Energi for Glasgow City Council as part of the council's climate action strategy.
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The former Simpson Street School, a Victorian-era school that dates back to 1867, is set to undergo a significant transformation. The site has been restored and occupied by architecture firm BDN since 2020. However, the firm has announced that it has outgrown the premises and is seeking permission to convert
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A former linen warehouse and listed building in Belfast's Linen Conservation Area, currently used as a restaurant and offices, is set to undergo a major redevelopment. Paul Stewart Developments Ltd, supported by Coogan & Co Architects, has submitted planning and listed building applications to Belfast City Council to
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The historic Debenhams building on Nottingham's Old Market Square has stood vacant since May 2021, its grandeur slowly being consumed by neglect. The site's size, history, and prominent location make resolving its future a complex and crucial issue for the city's aspirations. After years
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Nick Park, the celebrated creator of Wallace and Gromit, will officially re-open the doors of the Harris Museum in Preston, England, on Sunday, September 28th, after a four-year, £19m refurbishment. The Grade I-listed building has undergone a transformation to become the country's first "blended" museum, art
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A centuries-old building in Coventry, The Langleys, built in 1622, could be demolished to make way for a new home, despite its historical significance. The property, once used as a care home, has been put up for sale with a price tag of £800,000. Plans to convert it into
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Laurel Court, a Grade 1 listed building, has been in a state of disrepair for several decades, prompting concerns from Historic England and the cathedral's governing body. The exact history of the building dates back to around 1690, with early 18th-century extensions and 19th-century additions. Despite being used
