Inspector grants dovecote demolition
Published Date:
15 May 2008
By Brian Dooks
A historic dovecote which became the focus for concerns in a market town is to be demolished and rebuilt as part of a new housing development.
Although it stands within a conservation area in Long Street, Easingwold the dovecote was not included on the statutory list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest after an adviser for English Heritage said it had lost its context.
The dovecote is surrounded on two sides by modern housing.
Now, following an appeal by Dovecote Development, a Government appointed inspector has overturned a decision
by Hambleton Council not to grant permission for its demolition and rebuilding as part of a scheme for five town houses.
In his report inspector Jeremy Youle said: "I accept that the building may be the only example of its kind in Easingwold, that it dates back many years and that a large number of internal nesting boxes have been retained.
"However, I am not convinced that it makes any significant contribution to the character or appearance of the conservation area."
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15 May 2008 9:45 AM
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