Haworth Heritage Wins: Escape Room Plans Rejected

Plans to convert the upper floors of two Grade II listed cottages on Main Street in Haworth into an escape room attraction have been officially rejected. The proposal, which included an eight-room venue situated above a cheese shop, faced significant opposition from conservation officers. Planners concluded that the extensive alterations required would result in "substantial unjustified harm" to the historic buildings.

The site is located in the heart of Haworth, a town renowned for its association with the Brontë sisters and currently experiencing increased tourism. Conservation officers at Bradford Council voiced concerns that the proposed works, which involved altering the roof and rear of the cottages, would fundamentally damage the integrity of the listed properties. They disputed claims that the building was in a poor state, emphasizing the negative impact of the planned renovations.