Jessops demolition megathread

[Wardsbitter 10]

More letters of protest in Sheffield Telegraph.Planning applications refer 12/02873/FUL and 12/02874/LBC refer.

[Glennis 15]

It looks as though the Vice Chancellor is trying to rope in some of his cronies to support the demolition project. Could it be that the University is getting anxious? With The Victorian Society and the Hallam Historic Buildings Society lined up against them, along with a lot of opposition expressed in the press, they are right to be worried.

 

I understand they intend to submit the planning application in August, timed to minimise internal oposition within the University. We will have to make sure they dont sneak it in under the radar.......

 

Yes, that sounds like the VC alright! Sneaking things in under the radar -

[Birds 10]

Says who? Why should this total anachronism of an organisation have any say in the future development of the city?

 

Why is the Cutlers company anachronistic?

[flantastico 10]

The planning application is here

 

http://publicaccess.sheffield.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=MAI4O1NYFY000

[iron sky 10]

Sheffield needs to retain its old buildings regardless of its era. Far to much has been torn down and been replaced with glass and steel buildings that in years to come will be seen as eyesores and mistakes. This is another example of this if it goes nodoubt people in years to come will say what a shame its gone. But to late then.

[Wardsbitter 10]

Opposition to the University Of Sheffield's proposal to demolish the Grade 2 listed Edwardian Wing of Jessops is snowballing. The planning application looks like being heard on the 17th December. Please visit http://www.jessophospital.org.uk for details how to object.

[Lucy-Lastic 10]

Looks like the officers report is recommending that consent is given:cry:

[random0082 10]

Will be a shame if this goes, its a lovely looking building, i walk past it most days. in fact i think its nicer looking than the victorian part theyve already restored

[Kevin123 10]

The old Jessop Hospital's Edwardian Wing faces demolition to make way for a new Sheffield University engineering block:

 

http://postcodegazette.com/news/9002796103/planners-recommend-demolition-of-jessop-hospital%27s-edwardian-wing-AT-sheffield-former-jessop-hospital-for-women/

 

The plans are backed by Angela Smith MP and the Chamber of Commerce. The planning meeting is next week.

[LeMaquis 10]

The plans are backed by Angela Smith MP and the Chamber of Commerce. The planning meeting is next week.

 

What has it to do with Smith? It's not in her constituency. It would be a shame to lose such a beautiful piece of old architecture even though it's been left to rot for years. I'm talking about Jessop's, not Smith.

[autumn 10]

What! are they crazy. That is such a lovely building . The council are dong a better job at destroying Sheffield's history than Hitler .

[Dan_Ashcroft 10]

As it is listed, surely English Heritage can overrule SSC? Like they did with Park Hill.

 

Website about it anyway: http://www.jessophospital.org.uk/