Call to protect Woodhall Spa for future generations

That was the message from Michael Czajkowski from Woodhall Spa’s Heritage Committee in a talk to parish councillors earlier this month.

Mr Czajkowski said a collection of often unique and historic buildings played a key role in Woodhall’s reputation as one of Lincolnshire’s top inland tourist destinations - generating thousands of pounds for the local and regional economy.

However, he told councillors that the village’s appeal was under threat from hundreds of new homes - and from existing property owners carrying out ‘unsympathetic work’ in conservation areas.

Mr Czajkowski said house roofs, brickwork and even hedges formed a vital part of the village’s heritage.

However, he told councillors hedges were being dug up and replaced by fences while modern alterations and materials to older properties often spoiled their appearance.

He accepted many home owners were probably not