The former HMRC office in Shipley THE former HMRC building in Shipley could become immune from listing. Historic England has been asked to consider whether to grant a certificate of immunity from listing to the building, on Salts Mill Road. If granted, it would mean the unique building could not become listed, making it easier for its owners to demolish the office block. In November 2015, HMRC announced its offices in Bradford and Shipley would close in 2020, with staff being moved to a new hub in Leeds. The building is now vacant, and was put on the market in May as a potential development site.
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It is one of Britain’s most loved public artworks, a landmark visible for miles around. But concerns are growing that views of the Angel of the North could be obscured as a result of highway expansion plans due to be confirmed within weeks.
Sir Antony Gormley, the creator of the giant sculpture near Gateshead, has said that any obstruction would be “heartbreaking”.
Last week, worries about the landmark rose when Historic England rejected an application to grant listed status to the sculpture because it isn’t old enough.
The Twentieth Century Society, which submitted the application, said it was “dismayed” by the decision. Joe Mathieson, a caseworker for the society, said: “We wanted to underline [the Angel of the North’s] importance as an icon, not only of the north-east but of the UK as a whole. Alongside Sir Antony Gormley himself, we are worried about what the A1 motorway development will do to views of this impressive
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AN old butchers shop has been given Grade II listed status in recognition of its architectural significance and to protect its historic place on the high street. Family business Gregory’s was established in Bishop Auckland in about 1850 and by 1881 had taken up residence at 103-105 Newgate Street. Built in the mid-19th century, the premises were converted during the late 19th and early 20th century to create a double fronted shop with a pork business on the left and a beef business on the right. Outbuildings around a rear yard included a slaughterhouse and a boiling house to make tallow for candles and soap.The building was listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on Historic England’s advice, in recognition of its architectural significance.