News - Campaigning

Following a successful legal challenge by the SPAB, Broxtowe Council has agreed that listed building consent for an insensitive redevelopment scheme to Willoughby Almshouses was invalid. We now await final confirmation from the courts that this unlawful listed building consent has been withdrawn. 

Broxtowe Council looks set to agree damaging plans to redevelop the Grade II* listed Willoughby Almshouses in Nottinghamshire, in a move that will see their unique character destroyed. 

We wrote a comprehensive letter of advice strongly objecting to a number of key aspects of major re-ordering of this medieval church, notably raising and covering the beautiful historic floor to install underfloor heating and create level access.

This Grade II listed water mill on the River Test was devastated by fire in 2018. We commented on detailed plans for its repair and were delighted that traditional techniques and materials would be used and that a team of highly skilled craftspeople have been involved.

Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s A-listed masterpiece, the Egyptian Halls, has been shortlisted by the pan-European heritage organisation, Europa Nostra, for its 7 Most Endangered programme

Much of this early 14th-century castle is still standing untouched since its abandonment in the 15th century. It is now in very poor condition, with parts which are alarmingly unsafe and overgrown.

Help us campaign for this 'at risk' building in Newport Pagnell to have the protection it deserves

This important 16th century house has been 'at risk' for many years and is now in a parlous state. 

This ancient Grade II listed house has lain empty for several years but its new owner contacted the SPAB to ask for guidance on proposed repairs.