The building is said to be 'in a poorer condition than previously appreciated'
Proposals to upgrade a historic town centre building have had to be pared back after developers found more damage than expected. Work began in February this year to transform the art deco Stanley Buildings into a modern business hub as part of a £7.5m investment due to be completed by spring next year.
Replacing so many of the glazed tiles would cost too much, so it has been decided to use sandstone alternatives instead. Town hall planners have approved the changes despite the fact the building is in a conservation area.A council report says “further survey work has identified that the building is in a poorer condition than previously appreciated” but the proposed sandstone alternative “is a good visual match for the Darwen Terracotta faience”.
The scheme will see the Stanley Buildings, built in 1935, converted into 44 offices and meeting rooms with flexible co-worker space on the ground floor. Situated between Caunce Street, Church Street and Cookson Street, the building was designed by renowned borough architect John Charles Robinson, famous for former civic landmarks including Derby Baths and South Shore Open Air Baths.
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