FOI Request - South Street Printing Works

Request 101003845304

Please would you supply information with respect of the printing works in South Street, Elgin. (I think the address is 31 South Street).
1. Please advise whether the historical, cultural and architectural importance of the building were considered prior to demolition.
a) Was expert advice sought?
b) From whom was advice sought?
c) Was advice sought from industrial archaeologists, burgh historians and architectural historians?
d) If not, why not?

2. Was a standing building survey conducted prior to demolition?
a) If so, please send me a copy of the survey including drawings and photographs.
b) If not, why was no survey conducted?

3. Was and archeological watching brief commissioned?
a) Was there and archaeologist on site during demolition and ground clearance?
b) If so, please send me a copy of the archaeologist’s report
c) If there was no watching brief, please explain why this was not deemed necessary in view of the importance of the site.

4. Will there be thorough professional archaeological excavation of the cleared sire prior to any redevelopment?
a) If not, why not?
b) If so, who will do the work?

5. What redevelopment is planned for this site?
a) What advice as sought regarding the appropriateness of redevelopment – in the view of the importance of this site within the medieval townscape. Please send me copies of the plans.