The former library in central Melksham could be demolished to make way for affordable, independent living apartments for older people.
Wiltshire Council’s residential development team has applied for permission to take down the old library and adjacent clinic building, which has most recently been used as a Chinese restaurant.
Additionally, the plans propose demolishing a wooden building at the rear of the site, known as the “education centre”.
According to the application, getting rid of these buildings will prevent “dangerous” antisocial behaviour. It states: “We are seeking permission to demolish these buildings, ahead of the development because we have become aware of significant anti-social behaviour on the site, including illegal entry into the buildings which have been secured, people climbing on the roofs, graffiti and signs of other anti-social behaviour on the site.
“A security company has been hired to discourage this activity, but only the demolition of the buildings, and securing of the site, will prevent this dangerous behaviour.”
By Local Democracy Reporter, Jessica Moriarty.
