Tony Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Being 'charming' isn't good enough. It closed because people didn't use it as a pub or hotel. It was demolished because the planning department were unrealistic about what they were insisting on for redevelopment. Hey ho, a lesson learned? Nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxon51 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Wasn't commenting on any personal failing with regards decision-making Tony, just pointing out that it is usually buildings that meet these criteria that inevitably get the chop ...... for whatever reason. Never the eyesores, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 The central building is still there though. It's the later additions that have been demolished. There appears to be work going on to redevelop the site, but at a snails pace. I heard it was planned to be a Holiday Inn, but I have no idea if that's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxon51 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 The central building is still there though. It's the later additions that have been demolished. There appears to be work going on to redevelop the site, but at a snails pace. I heard it was planned to be a Holiday Inn, but I have no idea if that's true. What a beautiful place for a house ....... if you could afford the renovation costs. Don't think it's been touched in ages has it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Wasn't commenting on any personal failing with regards decision-making Tony, just pointing out that it is usually buildings that meet these criteria that inevitably get the chop ...... for whatever reason. Never the eyesores, unfortunately. The trouble is saxon51 that old buildings are often not fit for modern use so they gradually become practically economically unviable until the last person out turns off the lights before they are cleared for something more useful. We all want modern facilities and cheap prices but you need modern buildings to do that. The world rolls on and sometimes we have to accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Well someone decided that the main Marquis of Granby building was worth keeping and modernising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HATHER-SAGE Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Well someone decided that the main Marquis of Granby building was worth keeping and modernising.its going to be a hilton hotel.google it .as i have seen the plans..they are keeping the main building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Well someone decided that the main Marquis of Granby building was worth keeping and modernising. The planners. Hellaby Hall is an example of compromise with old buildings. It's a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 its going to be a hilton hotel.google it .as i have seen the plans..they are keeping the main buildingYou mean this? Supposed to open 2011? Well I drove past today and nothing has changed for a long time...except a bloody great wall has been built where the above image shows a natural hedge and walkway. It looks to me as though it's going to be a private residence now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 The planners. Hellaby Hall is an example of compromise with old buildings. It's a mess. You mean it's listed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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