Plans to convert library into sixth form centre

The War Memorial Library at Malvern College was built in 1924

A historic 100-year-old library building could be converted into a sixth form centre.

Malvern College plans to install study booths and desks and to remove partitions that form offices in its Grade II listed War Memorial Library, which was built on the school grounds in 1924.

Planning documents submitted to Malvern Hills District Council state the exterior of the building will not be altered.

According to the application, "minor" alterations to the interior of the library would need to be made in order for it to function as a sixth form centre.

The library, designed by architect Sir Aston Webb, was built to "commemorate the students of Malvern College who were lost in the First World War,” a heritage statement included in the planning application said.

“Its commemoration of the 475 Malvernians lost in the war, and its intended use as a place of recreation for students gave it a high communal value for the students historically, and many past students may have donated books."

If planning permission is given, new toilet facilities would also be installed and the Old Malvernians Club Room would be “revitalised” with new window seats, a large desk and panelling work.

A new kitchen would also be installed on the first floor, replacing the existing kitchen counter and island.

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.