The former courthouse complex on Brimington Road, near the train station, is being demolished – with an application submitted to create a temporary car park on the site.
This move was labelled as ‘disappointing’ by the Chesterfield and District Civic Society – who said they were not consulted over the proposal to knock down the historic building.
These 13 photos show the prominent courthouse being reduced to rubble – what would you like to see happen to the site?
9. Waterside development
The application is part of the wider plan for Chesterfield Waterside set out in the Local Plan, looking to develop the land for mixed use. The council is currently preparing an updated masterplan for the Waterside scheme, which has been approved for consultation by the council’s cabinet. Photo: Brian Eyre
10. Conversations with landowner
According to planning documents the council is in dialogue with the landowner regarding the future development of the site, but the land is complex and it is anticipated that the final use of the site will take some time. Photo: Brian Eyre
11. Earlier stage
This photo shows an earlier stage of the demolition process last month. Photo: Brian Eyre
12. Similar project
The former Chesterfield Hotel, a nearby prominent building that was demolished back in 2022, is also set to become a temporary car park. Photo: Brian Eyre