Plans submitted for further improvements at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Historic England today submitted planning and listed building applications to carry out improvements to the Grade I listed Main Mill and Grade 2 listed Kiln at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings in Ditherington.

The proposals for the project will include the:

- Repair and restoration of the Main Mill and Kiln
- Installation of new strengthening solution to allow scaffolding to be removed
- Re-opening of windows to all floors
- Ground floor of Main Mill to be open to the public, with interpretation, learning space and cafe managed by Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings
- Four upper floors to be restored and available for commercial use
- Kiln to be a circulation space for the commercial tenants and provide access for visitor tours to the restored tower
- Landscaped car park and improved accessibility across the site

Members of the public can view the proposals, and comment online and at the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings visitor centre on weekends up to 10 July.

Tim Johnston, Project Director at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for Historic England said:

"The submission of the planning and LBC application are a real milestone in the project. Working with partners and our design team we now have a clear vision for bringing this hugely significant building back into life."

Alan Mosley, Chair of the Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings and local councillor said:

"The project is now making great progress under the auspices of Historic England. Our Visitor Centre is now fully operational, trial works are underway on site and now this revised application is being submitted and available for public viewing. After some disappointments in the past the Friends and the local community are highly delighted at these developments."

Councillor Malcolm Price, Shropshire Council said:

"As one of the project partners, Shropshire Council is delighted with the progress Historic England is making to restore the site and bring it back into meaningful use. The new visitor centre is open so people can come and learn more about this unique and interesting site and these revised plans will provide the framework for the next and future stages of development."