Coleorton Hall Conservation Appraisal - North West Leicestershire ...

5. FACTORS HAVING A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE CHARACTER OF
THE CONSERVATION AREA
5.1 The individual factors considered to have a negative impact on the character of
the Area are shown on Map 3.
Vacant Historic Buildings
5.2 Within the Area, the Parish Church remains in regular use. However, the Hall,
Top Lodge, the former Brewhouse (Coachman's Cottage), stable block and the
Cottages along with the post war NCB offices/outbuildings have all been vacant
since approximately 1993.
Buildings and Land of Poor Visual Quality
5.3 The appearance of Coleorton Hall and its setting is presently marred by a
number of buildings which have been erected to the rear (north) of the Hall.
These buildings comprise the post-war office buildings constructed for the
National Coal Board (17&18). The large extent of tarmacadam to the car parking
area to the eastern side of the post-war office buildings is also severely
detrimental to the setting of the listed Hall, the Conservation Area and the historic
landscape. The visual impact of this car park and of the new length of driveway
built to serve it is further compounded by the lighting columns erected alongside
them.
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