Listed buildings, conservation areas and planning
andybodders Planning decisions are a matter of balance, weighing up the positive benefits of a proposal against any negative consequences – called “the planning balance”. Until a couple of years ago,…
Planning bid to secure future of Assembly Rooms is a winner for Ludlow
The trustees of the Assembly Rooms have submitted an application for planning permission for extensive work on the property (15/01958/FUL; 15/01959/LBC). This scheme is a winner for Ludlow.
Experts says heritage statement needed for Rocks Green supermarket proposal
A Shropshire Council conservation officer has called for a heritage assessment of the impact of the proposed supermarket at Rocks Green. In the clunky language of planning, the Rachael Parry…
Makeover for PizzaExpress leaves me cold but I warm to the designs for Blue Boar
PizzaExpress An application has been submitted for listed building consent for new signage and repainting for the Marches on Castle Street, which will shortly become a PizzaExpress (15/01581/LBC). Proposed frontage…
Concerns grow for safety and heritage at St Julian’s Well, Ludlow
We are growing concerned about the wellbeing of historic St Julian’s Well on Livesey Road, Ludlow. The well is a Grade II Listed Building. A small number of stones at…