Conserving Grantham opposes the loss of St Catherines

Conserving Grantham members are campaigning to save St Catherines House, St Catherines Road which now faces the same fate as the Shirley Croft Hotel. McCarthy and Stone are planning a 44 apartment block on the site of St Catherines should their proposed demolition go ahead.

We are concerned not only at the loss of yet another landmark building in the area, but also the loss of significant hedgerow which borders the house and is over 150 years old. The new proposals will transform the streetscene. St Catherines Road will be in the heart of the new Conservation Area should plans go ahead.

The application is due to be heard at February 2012 Development Control Committee Meeting. I will be stepping down from my usual role on the committee in order to join Dudley Road residents as they campaign for St Catherines.

Concerns extend beyond the loss of the Victorian building. The new proposals are considered too intensive for the area and are likely to cause further parking issues with only 19 spaces being provided for visitors and residents. The hedgerow will be lost, some trees cut down and the character of St Catherines Road will be changed.