The Council House is a Grade II listed building in the Coventry local planning authority area, England. First listed on 24 June 1974. Council house. 14 related planning applications.
The Council House
- WRENN ID
- guardian-mullion-ridge
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Coventry
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 24 June 1974
- Type
- Council house
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Council House, built between 1913 and 1917 by Edward Garret and H W Simister of Birmingham, is designed in the Elizabethan style. Constructed from sandstone ashlar, it features a mainly symmetrical front with a central belfry and a large central porch that is flanked by gilded armorial decorations beneath giant figures. The building has many gables and includes a clock tower on the right side. Notable details include fine lead rainwater heads.
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- Full EPC report — heating system, energy costs, size, glazing, construction etc.
- No sale records on file
- Related listed building consents — 14 applications
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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