Shropshire WWII water tower to be turned into holiday accommodation
A former Second World War water tower in a Shropshire village is to be turned into holiday accommodation after it received planning permission.
An application was lodged to convert the redundant water tower in Kinnerley, near Oswestry, into a holiday home.
The building played a key part in the adaption of the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Light Railway for military use during the Second World War, where it housed a steel water tank on top of the cast concrete column.
More recently the tank has been removed and the building has been used for the storage of agricultural equipment such as fencing.
In line with comments made on previously applications, Kinnerley Parish Council supports the application, which “ensures the survival of a locally important historic building by providing a sympathetic alternative use for an otherwise redundant and derelict building.”
Shropshire Council Conservation Officer made no objection is made to the proposed scheme as it is considered to contribute to enhancing the significance of the heritage asset as a Second World War structure of its type.
A similar application was made in October 2015, which was originally refused by Shropshire Council.
