Wilsden Independent Chapel, Wilsden
Grade II
The former Wesleyan Sunday School, dated 1890 became unused and derelict in recent years and became classified as being ‘at risk’ in the survey of 1992. Since then, a sensitive scheme has been designed using appropriate materials to renovate the building for residential use. The transformation is sympathetic to the character and nature of the building.
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Peel Square, Manningham, Bradford
Grade II
Dated 1851,Peel Square consists of 16 terraced houses deemed to be at risk in 1993. Major restoration took place in the late 1990’s to restore these properties. The work carried out resulted in the reinstatement of the original features and details of the properties and provides very attractive residential accommodation.
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New Mill, Saltaire
Grade II
In 1986, New Mill had stood empty for a number of years and did not appear to have any prospects for the future. The mill was extensively refurbished in 1992/3 and was one of the first mill conversions in the Bradford District. Good design and materials have ensured a sustainable future for this building, which is now a mix of privately, owned apartments and office space. The completed scheme contributes substantially to the character of the World Heritage Site at Saltaire.
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Manningham Mills, Heaton, Bradford
Grade II*
Manningham Mills is one of the largest textile mills in Yorkshire, in its later years specialising in velvets. The mill closed as an economic concern in the early 1990’s and presented a problem in terms of its future partly due to its vast scale and the cost of repairs and conversion. As demand for residential accommodation in historic buildings became popular in the early 21st century, the private sector saw an opportunity to develop Manningham Mills, which are now private apartments.
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Broadgate House, Manor Row, Bradford, BD1
Grade II
Years of dereliction afflicted this former warehouse building in Bradford city centre and fire damage at one point threatened demolition. Fortunately inward investment from the private sector has secured the future of this prominent building with the completion of a high quality design solution. The building is now residential apartments with retail outlets to the ground floor.
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Raikes Head Cottage, Silsden
Grade II
Listed in 1965, this former labourer’s cottage became at risk in 1994. The cottage was in a very poor state of repair, the walls were in a bad condition and the roof was near collapse. The owners of this working farm have undertaken a renovation scheme to bring this property back into viable residential use. The end result has been very pleasing; the works carried out by a local stonemason have been completed to a high standard, which has been in character with the property, portrays good use of materials and careful attention to detail.
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