'Darwen is regarded as an innovative town in the library world'
Decaying buildings which are a potential magnet for anti-social behaviour at the back of Darwen ’s historic library are to be knocked down. The demolition proposal aims to improve the look of the 117-year-old heritage Grade 11 listed building and improve its links to the town centre, Market Hall and Town Hall.
A supporting statement says: “Darwen Library designed by architect Raymond Harrison and funded by Andrew Carnegie, opened in 1908. Principal views of the building are from the south across Market Square, and from Knott Street to the east. “The existing outbuilding sits to the south-west of the main Library and Theatre and is a separate, standalone single-storey structure. It is constructed in sandstone masonry and is likely to date from the mid/late 20th Century. The outbuilding was previously utilised by the theatre as ancillary accommodation, but recently has been in use as ad-hoc welfare facilities for council operatives.
“The outbuilding in its current form presents opportunities for anti-social behaviour to take place given it provides concealed external spaces. The removal of the stairs would mean that the library would have only one emergency escape, and therefore it is proposed to replace the dismantled structure with a new steel staircase.
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