Leicester Civic Society has objected to planning application 20220709 for the demolition of the vast majority of the buildings on the former Corah Factory site on Burleys Way. You can read our objection on our website – Corah Campaign –
Corah Campaign – The Civic Society Response
This is a long and considered response. Feel free to use part of it or refer to it if you decide to comment to the Council The planning application 20220709 can be viewed here and where there is also a
A Tragic End for a Once Great Leicester Institution?
The Corah factory site is probably the most important large-scale development opportunity that has emerged in Leicester for many years. It is vital that we get it right, but Leicester Civic Society believes the plans put forward by Cityregen Leicester
Millionaire landlord told ‘demolish flats by July or go to jail for 4 months’
It seems that a Leicester developer has pushed his luck too far with the courts and the City Council’s planning control team. Leicester Civic Society hopes that if a developer ever does the same to a heritage asset in the
Greyfriars Townscape Heritage Initiative
Leicester Civic Society was delighted to be involved in this five year project to restore and regenerate the architectural heritage of Leicester’s Old Town which focussed on buildings in the Greyfriars area. You can find out more on the legacy