Monday, 11 August 2008

Midland Hotel Boundary Wall Under Threat

Phase 1 of the Urban Splash proposals to develop the central promenade area include demolition of the boundary wall in front of the Midland Hotel to create a new setting for the building.

The Midland is a Grade II listed building and that includes the boundary wall and spiral entrance piers. These are unique in the setting for the Midland and would be of great architectural loss if they were to be removed.

As far as can be seen, no planning application has been submitted to demolish part of the listed building; but plans for Phase 1 have already been submitted and therefore the wall would have to go if they were to proceed.

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