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Urgent Works Begin on Fire-Damaged Shrewsbury Landmark
2 Jun
Summary
- New roof spans are being craned onto Perches House on Tuesday.
- The fire that damaged the building was caused by a phone battery.
- Parking disruptions are expected during the repair work.
Urgent repair works are set to commence on Tuesday at Perches House, a historic building in Shrewsbury that suffered significant fire damage in January. Shropshire Council is orchestrating the operation, which involves lifting new roof spans onto the Grade II* listed building on Windsor Place using a crane. This critical intervention aims to protect both Perches House and adjacent properties.
The fire that devastated the property, tragically resulting in the loss of its owner, Rose Roberts, was reportedly caused by a phone battery. The current scaffolding work is being conducted under an Urgent Works Notice to establish a temporary roof.
Residents and visitors can expect temporary disruptions to parking in areas including St Mary's Place and near Watergate Mansions. The council expects the crane operations to be completed by Tuesday afternoon or evening, significantly reducing overall disruption beyond a section of Windsor Place that will remain closed.
