A landmark York school needs repairs to prevent the risk of falling masonry.
Works are needed to “to stabilise the structure, ensure safety and prevent further degradation,” a report states.
It follows a structural inspection undertaken in January which “which identified
defects across the building”.
Now a planning application has gone in for structural repairs and maintenance at Scarcroft School on Moss Street.
The assessment found “cracking to masonry, a leaning external wall, cracking at door and window openings and areas of localised brick deterioration,” a heritage statement says.
It goes on: “The inspection also recorded sloping floors associated with historic deflection of a concrete slab and hairline cracking in basement and internal walls.
“The majority of these defects are considered historic and largely stable, however, they present risks if left untreated such as falling masonry, progressive deterioration, and potential lintel failures.
“The works are therefore necessary to stabilise the structure, ensure safety and prevent further degradation.
“The proposed interventions are targeted and conservation-led, focusing on crack stitching, localised masonry repairs, repointing, lintel inspection/replacement and structural stabilisation where required.”
Work would be done during the school holidays to minimise disruption.
Scarcroft School is a primary school teaching around 380 children between the ages of four and 11.
Built in 1896 by the famous York architect Walter Brierley, the school is Grade II* listed.
It’s a member of the Excel Learning Trust, which is applying for the planning permission.
You can read and comment on the planning application here.
