BRADFORD Council bosses will be grilled on why they did not consult heritage guardians before allowing the demolition of a listed building.

In August Bradford Council officers ordered the demolition of Grade II listed Cherry Tree Farm on Fagley Lane, Eccleshill.

Officers said the building was at 'urgent' risk of collapse, and the health and safety situation superseded normal planning processes.

The Council said the 18th century building was in a “perilous” state and had become a risk to children who have been known to frequent the site.

Vandals have previously damaged the former home, which is believed to have been built in 1754, leaving it derelict and hazardous.

But the decision led to a backlash from local groups upset to see the historic building end its life in such a sorry fashion.

At a full Council meeting tomorrow, Councillor Chris Herd (Cons, Worth Valley) will ask why the Council did not consult Historic England on the decision.

The question says: "Would the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Planning and Transport advise colleagues why Historic England were not consulted regarding the decision to demolish Cherry Tree Farm, a listed building dating back several hundred years?"

Council bosses will respond at the meeting, which takes place in City Hall at 4pm.