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When Network Rail or ArchCo have let station buildings get into poor condition but there's a chance to let them commercially or for community use, are there any stories (good or bad) of how that's worked?
I get the impression that the lessor, having let the buildings get dilapidated, expects the lessee to do the remedial work but without much security of tenure thereafter.
When Network Rail or ArchCo have let station buildings get into poor condition but there's a chance to let them commercially or for community use, are there any stories (good or bad) of how that's worked? I get the impression that the lessor, having let the buildings get dilapidated, expects the lessee to do the remedial work but without much security of tenure thereafter.
Monday 8th June marked the opening of Platform 1, a space reborn as a vibrant hub for community engagement, creativity and railway heritage.
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Monday 8th June marked the opening of Platform 1, a space reborn as a vibrant hub for community engagement, creativity and railway heritage. I had the pleasure of attending a special 4pm event where the Community Cafe was officially opened...
...Inside, the station building tells a story of thoughtful community transformation. The newly refurbished space now hosts a Men’s Shed, an Arts Shed and a welcoming Community Café, where local residents and train travellers can enjoy tea, coffee and meals.
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When Network Rail or ArchCo have let station buildings get into poor condition but there's a chance to let them commercially or for community use, are there any stories (good or bad) of how that's worked?
One of the worse fates of a station building i know of is Cricklewood's station house , it's currently one of the only surviving midland railway station houses on the south Midland Mainline and is in an exceedingly dire state , roofing tiles fallen in , smashed up windows , sections of roof missing and mortar cracking and bricks falling down.
Up until a few years ago it was owned by a company called "Station house Reclamation" who as far as i can tell have ceased operations as all of their signage has ben removed from the property. A few years ago the local council approached the owner of the building as they wanted to fix up the station house and turn it into a community centre and extra station facilities , the owner of the reclamation company then asked them for an extortionate multi million pound price to buy the property back off him. Now for about the past 2ish years there has been a complete stall in any activity on the building , site empty , signage gone , no maintenance and the building falling into an even deeper state of disrepair , All while this building is located by an active busy station right next to a busy high street.
Definitely one of the worst fates of a sold off station building i know of.
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Does anyone know anything about the future of Cricklewood station building? Currently it is owned by a company called "Station House Reclamation", who have left the building in a very sorry state, letting the roof collapse, and neglecting basic repairs to the brickwork of the building letting...
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Here's a thread I've made on this building before, since then all the signage or any mention of the reclaimation company has been removed but no change in the state of the building.
One of the worse fates of a station building i know of is Cricklewood's station house , it's currently one of the only surviving midland railway station houses on the south Midland Mainline and is in an exceedingly dire state , roofing tiles fallen in , smashed up windows , sections of roof missing and mortar cracking and bricks falling down.
Up until a few years ago it was owned by a company called "Station house Reclamation" who as far as i can tell have ceased operations as all of their signage has ben removed from the property. A few years ago the local council approached the owner of the building as they wanted to fix up the station house and turn it into a community centre and extra station facilities , the owner of the reclamation company then asked them for an extortionate multi million pound price to buy the property back off him. Now for about the past 2ish years there has been a complete stall in any activity on the building , site empty , signage gone , no maintenance and the building falling into an even deeper state of disrepair , All while this building is located by an active busy station right next to a busy high street.
Definitely one of the worst fates of a sold off station building i know of.
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Does anyone know anything about the future of Cricklewood station building? Currently it is owned by a company called "Station House Reclamation", who have left the building in a very sorry state, letting the roof collapse, and neglecting basic repairs to the brickwork of the building letting...
www.railforums.co.uk
Here's a thread I've made on this building before, since then all the signage or any mention of the reclaimation company has been removed but no change in the state of the building.
If this is not listed it should be, the council should then be able to put pressure on the owner to repair it and if the owner fails to do so they can be held responsible.
TfW staged a full audit of all their buildings after taking over the franchise and have brought a few back into use, either as commercial lets or community spaces. It's not a quick process though as you need to get all your ducks in a row in terms of grants, listed buiding consents, bat surveys etc.
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