Developer Lindisfarne Homes knocked back
A COMPANY redeveloping the grounds of an historic Northumberland building has been knocked back in its bid to begin demolition before contracts are signed.
Developer Lindisfarne Homes has been turned down by Northumberland County Council having asked to remove two conditions of a planning approval for the building of homes in the unkempt garden of the town's Grade II-listed Governor's House, which dates back to 1719.
The removal of one of the conditions would have allowed it to demolish buildings on the site without a contract having been signed for the building of the approved 19 houses.
The council received seven letters objecting to the proposed changes, including one from Berwick Civic Society.
Objectors said that the demolitions preclude the buildings being used again if the development does not go ahead, that there was no justification for the application and that the period of disruption for residents during demolition and rebuilding would be extended.
The council's officers recommended the bid be refused, and members of the North area planning committee voted accordingly on Thursday night.
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