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Plans to demolish Armadale’s historic 1878 nursery school have been halted after the Scottish Government rejected the appeal, citing no solid evidence that tearing it down would lead to a better development. The Victorian sandstone building, one of three listed schools on the corner, has sat privately owned for over two decades with previous demolition attempts falling through. The government’s appointed reporter agreed with West Lothian Council’s earlier rejection, noting the site’s lack of active marketing since 2019 and minimal efforts to secure grant funding. Without a viable replacement plan or compelling justification, the reporter concluded demolition wouldn’t improve the area or preserve the neighborhood’s heritage.

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