Demolition of Welsh mine rescue station could be heading for the courts.
Legal action is being considered by Wrexham council over the “unauthorised demolition” of the town’s former Mines Rescue Station.
Key parts of the Grade-II listed building were destroyed on Friday, two days after it was awarded protected status by historic monuments body Cadw. Wrexham council said the maximum fine in such cases was £20,000 and/or six months imprisonment.
The owner, businessman Neville Dickens, has been unavailable for comment. It is understood Mr Dickens is on holiday and a spokesperson at his office said they did not know when he would be available.
He was granted planning permission three years ago to knock down the building and construct flats. However, some local people have been campaigning to save the 1913 building because of its historical significance.
It was listed by Cadw on 18 August after heavy machinery was used to demolish some of the most historically-important sections. Two days later the machines were back, and contractors continued demolition work.
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