After the fire: The Raven Hotel, Droitwich
Following a fire in August 2025, the full extent of the damage to this mid-15th century 'building at risk' has emerged.
Casework
Successful appeal against demolition of Greenock Methodist Church
SPAB Scotland is delighted that the local planning authority refused permission for the demolition of this 1883 simple Gothic Revival style church.
Broxtowe Council Approves Insensitive Almshouses Scheme Despite Heritage Experts’ Objections
We are disappointed to report that Broxtowe Council’s Planning Committee has voted to grant planning and listed building consent to an insensitive development of the Grade II* Willoughby Almshouses in Cossall, Nottinghamshire.
Grade II* almshouses in Nottinghamshire threatened by controversial development plans
Broxtowe Council looks set to agree damaging plans to redevelop the Grade II* listed Willoughby Almshouses in Nottinghamshire, in a move that will see their unique character destroyed.
Casework: Scaplen’s Court, Poole, Dorset
Overall, we support the proposals to alter this wonderful late 15th-century house, now a local museum, but have suggested improvements.
Casework: Plas Newydd, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Ruthin, Denbighshire
We recently reviewed an application to undertake repairs, alterations and convert the eastern service range at this Grade II lited hall. We objected to some harmful aspects of the plans and it was agreed that the layout should be revised and a more sensitive proposal developed.