Two historic Nottinghamshire cottages, Fishpond Cottage in Bramcote and Pamela Cottage in Stapleford, are facing demolition to make way for 'affordable' housing. The decision, made by Broxtowe Borough Council, has sparked outrage from local residents and councillors who argue that the move represents 'architectural vandalism' and a disregard for local history.
There are growing concerns that history is being 'erased' as the prospect of demolition hangs over two cherished Nottinghamshire cottages. At a council meeting earlier this month, Broxtowe Borough Council took a step closer to razing both Fishpond Cottage in Bramcote and Pamela Cottage in Stapleford. On January 7, its cabinet decided to allow its planning committee to consider demolishing the two modest structures to make way for more 'affordable' homes.
This move would conclude a years-long debate surrounding the future of Fishpond Cottage, built in 1847, currently hemmed in by six newly constructed houses. However, the decision has been met with accusations of 'architectural vandalism' from a Bramcote councillor, who claims the borough council has broken its promise. 'It shows they lied to the residents of Bramcote,' said ward councillor David Watts. 'They told us if they accepted houses to be built around it, which are utterly non-descript and have nothing to do with the local environment. 'They have turned round and stuck two fingers up to us. I think it's an absolute disgrace. It shows they don't care.' Watts stated that residents were 'extremely upset and angry' about the decision, adding: 'The cottage is very well-known and people want to see it put back into use. It's been allowed to deteriorate for so long. 'We will fight for it.' The proposed demolition of Pamela Cottage has also sparked outrage within sections of the Stapleford community. Richard MacRae, ward councillor for Stapleford North, expressed that the cottage had been a fixture for as long as he could remember. 'It's just not right, I know you have to move with the times but you don't have to erase the history,' he said. 'Councils don't have to keep knocking stuff down to build something new, it's just wrong. We have to preserve some of our history. You can bring them back into use, people move into them and make them a nice family home. 'I always say nothing's decided before the meeting. Councillors can get information on the night. I just hope they take into consideration the views of the local residents and councillors.' A spokesperson for Broxtowe Borough Council stated: 'The decision at this meeting wasn’t to approve demolition but to seek approval from cabinet that the council can go to planning committee to ask for approval to demolish these properties, the sites would then be used to build affordable rent properties as it is deemed that the current properties are not suitable. 'No final decisions have been made on this as it is yet to go to planning committee.
DEMOLITION AFFORDABLE HOUSING HISTORY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COMMUNITY OUTRAGE
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