The Monkey Pub, near Barnsley
Appearing on maps from the turn of the (last) century as The East Field Inn, The Monkey is a classic English Country pub, and famously featured in Last of The Summer Wine.
Sadly the demolition has already taken place so there is no saving this one. South Yorkshire’s cyclists will miss this halfway house between Barnsley and the Peak District.
I sincerely hope this undervaluation of pubs to cultural heritage will eventually be recognised by the planning system. Every pub in the land would generate a huge pay-out if the land is redeveloped for residential use. The market would see them dropped relentlessly, and so planners must do their job and protect assets that benefit communities and culture against market forces.
Highways Office, Fartown, Huddersfield
Prior approval for the demolition of a Council owned Victorian building in Kirklees:
I can not find any information on the former use of this building. It appears in the earliest historical maps of Huddersfield, but is unlabelled. I would love to know more about it before it is pulled down.
This is an industrial street with buildings of a variety of ages, this being the oldest. The application does not indicate why Kirklees Council are demolishing the building. While it appears to still be in use, and remains a robust structure, for some reason the disposal of this public asset requires a site clearance. Wouldn’t it be easier to sell it as seen? At least then a buyer may well look to repurpose it.
The building is delightful, with a double front facing gable separated by a tall chimney. The detailing is appropriately modest, with ornate iron weather veins on the ridges.
This falls within permitted development, so the Council’s development control officers have no planning control. However it would be unlikely they would refuse one of their own applications even if they did have the power.
The Demolition Register 