MAY I as a comparatively recent resident of Sherborne add my plea for action to save Newell House from further deterioration.
Sherborne is blessed with more than 350 listed buildings but those located on main entry points to the town have an additional impact on the impression given to visitors to Sherborne.
Newell House occupies such a position and it is sad to see its physical decline – exacerbated by a recent break in.
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So can I urge Dorset Council to step up and consider how best it can use its statutory role relating to heritage buildings.
I fully appreciate that there needs to be dialogue where possible with the owner whose proprietary rights should be respected but ways must be found to protect and – where appropriate – revitalise such a wonderful historic building, along with the ancient barn at the rear.
DAVID GIDNEY
Sherborne
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