A 1960s MURAL at the University of Bradford will be retained after amended plans to clad a building were approved.

The work - at the entrance to the University's Richmond Building, was designed by artist Joseph Mayo in 1964, and is thought to be his last surviving mural in the UK.

The University recently submitted an application to add cladding to large areas of its buildings to help conserve energy.

This included areas of the Richmond Building, and the original plans would have seen the Mayo mural covered up.

These proposals attracted a huge amount of objections, including from the artist's son and the 20th Century Society.

In light of the objections, the University amended the application to retain the mural - which will now be set in sandstone.

The amended plans have now been approved by Bradford Council.

Another ceramic mural by the artist was fixed to a Grade II listed building at the former Rhodesway School, which was demolished to make way for Dixons Allerton Academy.

University of Bradford scraps plan to cover up iconic 1960s mural by Joseph Mayo

Approving the University's application, planning officers said: "The mural is considered a non-designated heritage asset, as there are few surviving examples of Mayo's work remaining and due to the increased importance and significance of 20th century architecture.

"Following the retention of the mural there will be no significant harm of the nondesignated heritage asset arising from the proposal and the proposal will support the appreciation by the public and the significance of the mural.

"The proposal will see improvements to the existing building through the

cladding of the buildings that will support the long term use of the university buildings in their current form."