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Sunderland City Council moves to scrutinise National Glass Centre demolition plans
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Sunderland City Council's cabinet has issued an Article 4 direction which paves the way to remove the University of Sunderland's permitted development right to demolish the closed National Glass Centre without a formal planning application. The council also listed the building as an Asset of Community Value following a campaign by local groups, creating a window of opportunity for interested parties to make representations before a final decision in December.
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- Sunderland City Council's cabinet issued an Article 4 direction regarding the National Glass Centre.
- The move could eventually force the building's owner, the University of Sunderland, to submit a formal planning application for demolition.
- A 21-day period will allow third parties to make representations ahead of a final decision expected in December.
- The council decided against an immediate Article 4 direction to protect taxpayers from potential financial risk, meaning protections would follow a 12-month notification period.
- The National Glass Centre has also been listed as an Asset of Community Value following an application by the Save the Glass Centre campaign group.