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Re: commercial
The gov. report on the Hyndburn Gateway project included -
"Hargreaves’ Warehouse is a Grade II Listed Building at the heart of the Church Canalside
Conservation Area. It is also a key building prominently located at the Church Oswaldtwistle
Gateway.
The building has suffered from long-term vacancy and its deteriorating condition has been a
cause of concern in recent years. The poor condition of the building creates problems for the
historic building fabric; the character of the canalside; the regeneration of the surrounding area;
and the image of the borough at this gateway location.
3.2 Officers have had prolonged negotiations over many years with the owner of the Warehouse to
secure essential maintenance and the long term economic use of the building. However the
building continues to be vacant and in a deteriorating condition"
Grade 2 listed = expensive restoration
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