[WillowTheWhisp]

Originally Posted by Madhatter

Flats.
All I ever hear is the shortage of housing, we're having new eco towns in the uk to cope with the need for more housing, yet these building have been stood empty years.

That idea has been kicked into touch because of the proximity to the chemical works,regardless of the fact that there is already residential property in the area.

I agree that the buildings should be preserved, but it just goes from bad to worse there. The contrasting architecture of those three buildings make the approach to Accrington more interesting if only the buildings were in a good state of repair. The red brick one is fine - it's occupied and serving a purpose. The other two are a total disgrace.