Tower Windmill conservation

Decision made to withdraw application for Listed Building Consent

Unfortunately, we have had to make the difficult decision to withdraw our application, as we do not have the funding in place or the specialist millwright skills secured to carry out the full-scale restoration work that is being asked for at the current time. Given the substantial costs for full repairs we will now need time to review and plan our next steps to ensure a sustainable future for the windmill.

Having listened to the strength of feeling locally for this iconic building, the National Trust team for the Norfolk Coast and Broads, together with key local and regional colleagues, wish to reconsider all options. This will include efforts to gain support and fundraise to protect the fabric of the building, followed by a period to consult on options of how we might best proceed.

The National Trust is not alone in having to make tough financial choices, these are challenges the whole sector is facing. People's support - including membership and donations - has never mattered more. We are committed to continuing our vital charitable work and creating the maximum possible public benefit in everything we do.