Photos show condition of historic tennis Club House in Scarborough

​The historic Grade-II listed Club House at the Scarborough Sports and Tennis Club has been undergoing repair and remedial works in an effort to preserve it.

​Built in 1912, the building has fallen into a deteriorated condition following repeated incidents of vandalism.

Tennis Pavilion, Filey Road, Scarborough. NYC.

​Located at Filey Road, the Club House has been subjected to prolonged exposure to the elements and new photographs released by the North Yorkshire Council-owned Align Property Services has revealed the extent of the disrepair.

Tennis Pavilion North Side., Filey Road, Scarborough. NYC.

​Designed by Sir Edwin Cooper, it is considered nationally rare as a purpose-built tennis clubhouse, and significant for its external elevations, dormers, chimneys, porthole windows, columns and slate roof.

Tennis Pavilion, West Side., Filey Road, Scarborough. NYC.

​“The structure reflects the development of leisure and recreational architecture within Scarborough and contributes to the understanding of the town’s social history,” according to a council report.

​North Yorkshire Council has applied for retrospective permission for repair works, including the removal of the remaining roof covering and the installation of a replacement roof using natural slate to match the existing materials, appearance, and detailing.

‘Typical Internal Condition’ Of Tennis Pavilion, West Side., Filey Road, Scarborough. NYC.

​Other conservation repairs include works to dormers, cupola, chimneys, timber fascias and soffits, rainwater goods, the west-facing gable, and investigation/repair works to the principal entrance colonnade where required.

​The works also include the removal of asbestos-containing materials within the basement, specifically within the former boiler room.

‘Typical Internal Condition’ Of Tennis Pavilion, Filey Road, Scarborough.. NYC.

​“The works are required to address identified health and safety risks and to facilitate the safe future management and use of the building,” a report states.

​Align Property said: “The removal of the existing roof covering will result in the temporary loss of historic fabric.

‘Typical Internal Condition’ Of Tennis Pavilion, Filey Road, Scarborough. NYC

​“However, this is justified by the condition of the roof, which is beyond reasonable repair in its current state. The proposed reinstatement using matching natural slate and traditional detailing will preserve the building’s architectural character and ensure that its significance is maintained.

​“The proposed works are necessary to address both structural deterioration and health and safety risks associated with the building. Without intervention, the continued degradation of the roof structure will lead to further loss of historic fabric and potential structural failure.”

‘Typical Internal Condition’ Of Tennis Pavilion, Filey Road, Scarborough.. NYC

​The local planning authority has not set a date for deciding on the plans.