Town's miners welfare HQ could be demolished
The site, in Alexander Road, has been earmarked for flats and houses
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A miners' welfare building in a Derbyshire town could be demolished to make way for homes.
The South Derbyshire Miners' Association has earmarked the site of its headquarters, in Swadlincote, for two houses and four flats.
The partly-used facility, in Alexandra Road, could be flattened if the plans are approved in the next few months, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) said.
Officials at South Derbyshire District Council are currently assessing a planning application.
Last year plans were submitted to demolish the neighbouring auto spares shop and replace it with seven one-bed flats, which have now been approved by the council.
If these latest plans are approved it would see new developments along a significant stretch of Alexandra Road, with an existing small scheme at Majestic Place.
A report, submitted with the application, said: “The land is considered an appropriate brownfield redevelopment opportunity.
“The existing building fronts Alexandra Road and is in a state of disrepair.
“The large parking area to the rear of the unit is untidy and the visual appearance of the site in its current form is not visually attractive.
“Therefore, the proposal seeks to create a more visually attractive site which is in keeping with the surrounding residential use along Alexandra Road."
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