More safety and security improvements planned for historic Sunderland Lloyds bank

A landmark listed bank building in Sunderland city centre is earmarked for safety and security improvements under new plans.

The city council’s planning department has received an application for the Lloyds Bank branch, in Fawcett Street.

Work on Sunderland's historic Lloyds Bank, in Fawcett Street, has been ongoing for several years to protect the Grade II-listed building.

placeholder image — Work on Sunderland's historic Lloyds Bank, in Fawcett Street, has been ongoing for several years to protect the Grade II-listed building.

The bank has already seen a major scheme of maintenance and repair works in recent years as part of efforts to safeguard the Grade II-listed building for the future.

New proposals, from the Lloyds Banking Group, are now seeking listed building consent for the selective “replacement and repair of various internal doors”.

The application says the proposed works are a “proportionate response to documented fire door and security shortcomings” and aim to “improve safety, security and continued operation of the existing bank”.

Works will be carried out in controlled phases to “maintain safe banking operations and protected escape routes” and will not affect the current entrance.

A decision on the application is expected following a consultation.