Builders working on a historic row of shops in Coventry have been ordered to halt their work by the city council. The intervention came after it was discovered that the development in Earlsdon was taking place without the necessary permissions. There has been a mixed reaction from CoventryLive readers, with some thinking the buildings badly needed improvement.

The buildings at 34-36 Earlsdon Street are currently shrouded in scaffolding and hoardings, with gaps revealing an empty space where the first floors once stood, suggesting they have been demolished. It remains uncertain how much of the ground floor has been impacted.

These properties, which were previously occupied by a NatWest branch, are located within the Earlsdon conservation area, designated just two years ago. This status means any demolition work requires special conservation planning permission, and other changes that might typically be permitted could also require approval.

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