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Repurposing vacant Yorkshire mills could create 9,000 homes, says Historic England

By 2021-09-28T06:00:00

Salts Mill

There are currently 237 unused mills in the region, according to new report

Repurposing historic mills in Yorkshire could provide nearly 9,000 homes, Historic England has said.

There are currently 237 vacant and underused mills in the region which could become “wonderful homes, workplaces and cultural spaces”, the organisation said in a new report.

It said that refurbishing the buildings also offered a greener alternative to new-build developments.

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