The historic building that went up in a flames on Sunday night in Redfield was put under a protection order by Bristol City Council just two weeks ago. As mopping up operations continue following the devastating fire at the old Co-Op Funeral Care on Sunday night, Historic England confirmed the building had been given a temporary protection order from demolition.
Planning applications had been made to demolish the 1950s building to build 74 flats on the site. Historic England had been assessing the building for listing and a Building Preservation Notice had been issued to allow the organisation to make a proper assessment. Notices were attached to the old building informing the owner that demolition or alteration would be illegal.
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