GRAFITTI has been daubed across a historic hotel in Droitwich which has fallen into disrepair.
A large blue tag and black squiggles have appeared on the front of the Raven Hotel on St Andrew’s Street.
The deteriorating building, parts of which date back to the 16th century, has been empty since 2010.
Plans for its transformation have now been green-lit and mayor of Droitwich, councillor George Duffy, is hopeful the project will soon get underway.
He said: “Wychavon are working with the owners of the site to ensure a good a prompt delivery of the application which you'll be able to find the most up-to-date information on the planning portal.
“Though I do find it a sad state when these outstanding parts of our heritage fall unused and even sadder that, without healthy involvement, it engages our resident's curiosity in a negative way.
“The risks these people put themselves at when they trespass and become vandals is why public engagement is so important for developments and for protecting our heritage assets.”
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On July 21, Wychavon District Council’s planning committee backed plans to demolish the modern extensions to the listed building to make way for 48 new homes and flats.
A gin bar and brine baths would also be created as part of the project.
At the meeting in Pershore, Cllr Bill Moy, former mayor of Droitwich and chairman of campaigners Save Our Brine Baths (SOBBs) called on the committee to approve the application “without reservation” saying it would help “revitalise the town centre and justify the Spa element in the town’s name.”
“I believe this application to build high-end housing, apartments, and the proposal to preserve the manor house are to be welcomed in its entirety,” he said.
“The suggested addition of brine baths, gin bar and the connectivity provided to the High Street would be most helpful in promoting trade in Droitwich Spa along with the increasing prospect of furthering tourism to the town as a whole.”
Concerns had been raised the proposed brine baths would damage the old building.
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