Landmark library set for refurbishment - and9 other new planning applications this week in East Lancashire

The landmark library in Haslingden Road opened in 1967, and was built with money donated by Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who visited in 1907. A total of 2,509 Carnegie libraries were built between 1883 and 1929 .

But now a backlog of work needs to be done to safeguard the future of the building, with slate said to be in a poor condition, iron work sagging allowing water ingress, and latern lights discoloured.

Listed building consent is being sought for the following works:

1. Repairs to the dome, including renewal of the leadwork.

2. Repairs to the gutter around the lantern behind the stone balustrade below the dome.

3. Reslating of the pitched roofs, including cleaning and repair of the ventilators and renewal of leadwork.

4. Renewal of the flat roof covering.

5. Reglazing and repair of the lantern lights.

6. Repair and redecoration of rainwater goods.

7. Repair and repointing of masonry.

8. Repair and redecoration of windows, side door and external metalwork.

9. Internal repairs to floors, particularly where parquet flooring is distorted.

10. Internal plaster repairs and redecoration.

A Heritage Impact Assesment states: “The proposals are for the repair of the building with minor alterations to improve durability and reduce future maintenance requirements...The impact on the heritage asset (the listed building and curtilage) are minimal as has been demonstrated. There are benefits in the proposal in terms of replacing damaged fabric, reinstating original features and improving use and circulation of the building.”

A decision will be made by Rossendale Borough Council in coming weeks.

Other planning applications verified in East Lancashire this week:

- Use of17a Gorse Road, Blackburn, an Adult Care Home with Special Needs, as a Residential Care Home for up to six children.

- Replacement of existing shop frontage at 1 Hurstwood Avenue and 21 Railton Avenue Blackburn.

- Retrospective permission for the demolition of an existing dwellinghouse and replacement with new three-storey self-build dwellinghouse at Lane End Cottages, Sough Lane, Guide.

- External alterations to include new and amended windows/ doors and re-roofing at 18 King Street, Accrington.

- Existing site clearance and erection of garages and shipping containers with associated parking on land at Arthur Street, Clayton Le Moors.

- Listed Building Consent: for the replacement of five front sash windows, one side sash window, one arched stair window and the existing front door at Acre House, Barrowford Road, Higham.

- Conversion of barn to single dwelling (partially retrospective); retention of family annexe building associated with Heald Town Farm House (partially retrospective), with creation of new access and parking areas at Heald Town Farm, Heald Lane, Weir, Bacup.

- Construction of four three-storey terraced houses, following the demolition of vacant barn at 152-160 Market Street, Edenfield.

- Construction of two semi detached houses on land associated with Slackhead farm on Roundhill Lane, Rising Fringe.

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