A planning application is being put forward to remove the upper portion of a Grade II-listed church spire in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The proposal is submitted by Reverend Richard Hines of St Mark’s Church. According to the reports, the decision follows concerns about the structure of the spire, described as having serious structural issues. The church is also noted for being noticeably uneven, leading to comparisons with the “Leaning Tower of Pisa.”
The application seeks permission to pull down the top section of the spire, rather than leaving the existing structure in place. The stated rationale relates to structural and drainage-related problems affecting the church’s upper elements. The information presented indicates that the church’s condition has deteriorated enough to require intervention through removal of part of the tower/spire.
The outcome depends on the local planning process and any assessments by relevant authorities, including consideration of the building’s listed status.
