Richmond: Work planned at historic Town Hall
Glass panels could be inserted in the wooden doors on Richmond’s historic Town Hall.
The town council has applied for planning permission for the work from North Yorkshire Council.
Supporting documents filed with the application say the top timber panel from the doors would be replaced with glazed panels.
This would allow the doors to remain closed but to provide natural light to the lobby space and to allow safe vision for access.
At present, the doors remain open throughout the year to allow natural light to illuminate the entrance lobby.
The document adds: “The glass shall be laminated to meet the requirements of building regulations but shall be formed in heritage glass to limit the impact the new glazing has on the character of the building.
“The works will maintain the current architectural character of the building and will not impact on its historical significance.”