Historic chapel near Haworth faces demolition for housing

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 06:31 · Archive

A derelict Primitive Methodist Chapel near Haworth could be demolished to build six houses.

A planning application to demolish the derelict Primitive Methodist Chapel on Mill Hey near Haworth has been submitted to Bradford Council. The proposals, put forward by John Lampkin, would see six three-bedroom terraced houses built on the site.

The building was constructed in 1870 as one of many Primitive Methodist chapels erected across Yorkshire. It ceased being used as a church in 1954 and has fallen into disrepair. Over the past 15 years, multiple planning applications to convert the chapel into flats have been approved by Bradford Council, but none have proceeded.

Local councillor Rebecca Poulsen has objected to the demolition plans, saying the building should be converted and redeveloped rather than flattened. The application seeks outline permission for demolition, diversion of an existing footpath, and construction of the new cottages with parking.

How it is being reported

• 'Very important local landmark' could be demolished to make way for housingThe building is not listed, but has been described as an important landmark for the area.Telegraph & Argus · 15 Nov, 03:00
• 'Very important' landmark chapel near Haworth could be demolished to make way for housesA “very important local landmark” that has stood derelict on a busy Yorkshire road could be flattened to make way for a housing development.Yorkshire Post · 14 Nov, 13:24

In this story: Haworth · Bradford Council · Primitive Methodist Chapel · John Lampkin · Rebecca Poulsen · Yorkshire

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