I sent an e-mail to the council, to Mike Fraser/Heritage and Design, about the burnt out part of the crescent. He replyed yesterday and sent me a copy of the letter [below] which he/the council has sent to the owners of the burnt out property.
It might be worth getting in touch with him sunflower his e-mail address is
[email protected]. He might be able to tell you and the residents association more.
Our Ref. CON/MF/9/9
Mr Fraser Ext.8631
Addressees (see list at end of letter)
Dear Sir
PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) (SCOTLAND) ACT, 1997: PROPERTY AT 18 WALMER CRESCENT (GROUND AND BASEMENT FLAT), CESSNOCK, GLASGOW
I am writing to you concerning this property, in which I believe you have an ownership interest. It is part of a category ‘A’ listed Terrace in the Walmer Crescent Conservation Area.
It is implicit that within this listing, that both the interior and exterior of the building are protected by law. It is also the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the property is kept in a good state of repair, remains wind and watertight and in a safe and secure condition.
Unfortunately, it is clear that the condition of this flat which is vacant, is poor and deteriorating and cannot be considered wind and watertight. From a recent external site inspection, I observed a number of windows open/broken and with glass missing and graffiti around the Harley Street elevation and the front stair well. In short, the current appearance of your property is having a negative effect on the character and amenity of the Terrace. I am aware that planning and listed building consent were granted to Walmer Developments Ltd during 2005 for the subdivision of the ground and basement level with associated internal alterations; however, no work has commenced to date on this project. It is possible that the internal condition of your flat may well be affecting the remainder of this building the longer it remains in its current derelict state.
Regarding the condition of the property, you are required to carry out measures immediately to effect the proper security of the building as follows:
·Remove all broken glass from windows
·Cover all windows with exterior grade plywood with small holes punched through to allow for ventilation. The boards should be painted black.
·Remove graffiti from stairwell area and elsewhere on building. (Please note: For the successful removal of graffiti from stonework, the correct methodology must be applied and in this respect, you are asked to contact a reputable contractor to supply you with a method statement of how this will be done and supply same to this Department in the first instance for approval. A list of stonework contractors is enclosed with this letter for your assistance.)
I look forward to hearing from you within 14 days of the date of this letter to the effect that you are attending to the matters stated in this letter; at this time, access can be arranged for the internal inspection of your property. I would remind you that under the terms of Section 49 and 50 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act, 1997; this Council can serve an ‘urgent works notice’ upon you to secure the necessary repairs in default.
Yours faithfully
M Fraser
Senior Planning Officer/Heritage and Design
This letter should be addressed to the following please:
Lycraig Properties Ltd, (Mr I Currie Thomson), 137 Dukes Road, Burnside, Glasgow, G73 5AE
Walmer Developments Ltd, 18 Harley Street, Glasgow, G51 1AH
David Mitchell Plastering and Building, 18 Harley Street, Glasgow, G51 1AH
David Mitchell, 45 Drumchapel Road, Glasgow, G15 6PS
Douglas McKirkle, 55 Craigieburn Gardens, Glasgow, G20 ONU