Changes are afoot at a grade II listed building in Mansfield town centre to prevent it from deteriorating into an eyesore.

The two-storey building, at 40 St John Street, is believed to have been constructed around 1820, placing it in the Georgian Regency style.

But it is currently vacant, so a planning application has been submitted to Mansfield District Council to give it a new lease of life.

Originally built as a single dwelling and occupied as a residential home, the property has, over the years, been converted into offices.

The grade II listed building, dating back to 1820, on St John Street, Mansfield that is the subject of a planning application. (PHOTO BY: Google Maps)

placeholder image — The grade II listed building, dating back to 1820, on St John Street, Mansfield that is the subject of a planning application. (PHOTO BY: Google Maps)

In the past, it has been occupied by multiple businesses but, more recently, a single tenant has used it as a base.

Planning papers say it is “in need of some work and refurbishment to prevent the fabric deteriorating”.

Therefore, the proposal on the table is to return it to its original use as a residential home, complete with all the necessary upgrades.

The applicant behind the scheme is Andrew Sutton, of the Pleasley-based civil engineering company, AS Plant Ltd, and his agent is Fallow Architectural Design Ltd, of Harrogate, Yorkshire.

If given the go-ahead. the building would be turned into a three-bedroom home, available as market housing, complete with a new vehicle access and a car-parking space at the front.

A statement by Fallow says: “The building is grade II listed and lies within the Westgate Conservation Area, as well as the Mansfield Business Improvement District.

"It sits just outside Mansfield’s shopping district, with the St John’s Community Centre to the north and a multi-storey car park and a service yard for the Four Seasons Shopping Centre to the south.

"This proposal would bring the property back into use as a dwelling. It involves the refurbishment of the existing building fabric, with the replacement of some windows and doors.

"Both the main entrance and the rear access doors are in a poor condition and require replacement.

"However, the proposal has been designed, and would be operated, to ensure no significant impact on the reasonable amenity of neighbouring residents and established businesses.”

The council’s planning officers are currently considering the scheme and have set a deadline date of Wednesday, October 21 for a decision or recommendation.

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