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Greenfield House, Mar Place, Alloa
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General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Greenfield House
Other Name(s)
Address
Mar Place, Alloa
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
6213
Listing Category
B
OS Grid Ref
NS 88516 93278
Location Type
Urban
HS Reference No
21010
Description
2-storey and attic red snecked rubble, 4-storey entrance tower with finely detailed arched and Ionic columned doorpiece, set back ogee roofed timber and lead 5th stage: symmetrical south east front with twin bays; single-storey northeast service wing, interlocked octagonal shafted chimneys. Finely detailed with sculptured and inscribed panels. Interior altered for office use, but some good interior work remains. (Historic Environment Scotland List Entry)
Building Dates
1892-4; alterations 1914
Architects
A G Sydney Mitchell and Wilson
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Poor
Category of Risk
Moderate
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
5/4/2019
Development History
24 July 2018: Nominated by a member of the public as vacant for circa four years and subject to vandalism. Last in use as council offices, the site was sold to developers who have secured conditional consent (16/00068/FULL & 16/00069/LIST) for conversion into sheltered housing.The Hillfoots and Alloa Advertiser reported (20/7/2018) on the formation of a local action group concerned for the deterioration of the building. For Investigation.
5 April 2019: Limited external inspection due to safety fencing erected around the building.
The property, last in use as council offices, is extensive and includes a modern extension. The complex is in a parkland setting and not overlooked by neighbouring buildings - acts of vandalism are apparent in a number of broken window glazings. From what could be viewed the roofs appear to be in fair condition generally but with slipped slates evident. Rainwater goods are in poor condition - blocked and damaged in places. Walls are also in poor condition with dampness evident in various places - plants are establishing. Move to At Risk.
The property, last in use as council offices, is extensive and includes a modern extension. The complex is in a parkland setting and not overlooked by neighbouring buildings - acts of vandalism are apparent in a number of broken window glazings. From what could be viewed the roofs appear to be in fair condition generally but with slipped slates evident. Rainwater goods are in poor condition - blocked and damaged in places. Walls are also in poor condition with dampness evident in various places - plants are establishing. Move to At Risk.
6 March 2020: A member of the public reports concerns from the community over continued deterioration as a result of exposure to elements and ongoing vandalism. They also highlight the work of Friends of Greenfield Alloa group who are campaigning to bring the house back into use.
31 August 2021: STV News reports (30/08/2021) the building has been purchased back by Clackmannanshire Council in order to pursue regeneration through their Be The Future transformational programme. The article goes on to report a full condition assessment is now being carried out
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
01259 452638
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Company
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Country Houses, Mansions and Large Villas
Original Entry Date
24-JUL-18
Date of Last Edit
09/05/2019
