CONCERNS have been raised about ‘dangerous’ buildings on an eyesore patch of derelict land.

The site was formerly home to the Lower Darwen Paper Mill before it was demolished and is now relatively undeveloped with the exception of two derelict office buildings which front Greenbank Terrace.

Residents said the site has attracted anti-social behaviour with youths spotted lying on the roof of a building earlier this week.

They are calling for something to be done to address security on the Milking Lane site.

Resident Nicola Allen said: “I saw a couple of teenage boys on the rooftop of the derelict building at bottom of Greenbank Terrace.

“Apparently they’re due to be knocked down but the buildings are an eyesore.”

Another resident, Jean Kennedy, said: “The buildings are a danger, and the site has been occupied by travellers in the past.

“I don’t know how people get in but the security needs addressing.”

Earlier this month, Blackburn with Darwen Council investment intended to bring the land back to use was approved.

A spokesman for Nelson-based Barnfield Construction, which has bought the site with the council, said: “The mill site has stood derelict for a number of years and following on from successful partnerships where Barnfield have partnered with other councils in the East Lancashire area to regenerate problem sites, Barnfield and Blackburn Council have purchased this site.

“It is our intention to demolish the buildings and secure the site. We will then look at developing a masterplan for the site.”

Borough regeneration boss Phil Riley said: “We recognise the site is an eyesore and will work with Barnfield to address any security concerns.”