WOKINGHAM Borough Council has responded to concerns raised by a petition to save the Woodley headquarters of Miles Aircraft from demolition.
The online campaign to protect the art deco building on Headley Road East has almost 3,500 signatures.
It is subject to a planning application to erect five commercial buildings for light industrial work and storage, as well as offices, car parking and a new access.
Responding to concerns, Cllr Wayne Smith, executive member for planning and enforcement on the borough council, stressed that the site is not owned by the borough council, and neither is it the applicant.
“This planning application is being assessed in accordance with our usual procedures,” he said.
“We cannot comment on the quality of any documents submitted as part of a live application.
“We’re awaiting a decision by Historic England on whether or not to list the building before determining the application and, if officers are minded to recommend approval, it will be put before our planning committee and residents will have the chance to express their views at this point.
“We can assure residents that the impact on the heritage asset, whether designated or non-designated, will be fully considered in making the final decision, as will any representations they may wish to make.”
For details of the planning application, visit: wokingham.gov.uk/planning and search for application number 213106.
For more details about the petition, visit change.org and search for Miles Aircraft Woodley.
