A COUNCILLOR has slammed NHS bosses' plans to demolish a ‘heritage’ asset to make way for 60 homes.

Ribble Valley councillors voted in favour of proposals made by the company to knock down the former Clitheroe Hospital, in Chatburn Road.

Bungalows and affordable houses will be built in its place.

Lib Dem Cllr Sue Knox said “NHS Estates have shown a lack of vision.

“They could have built housing that would meet the needs of the population and would help avoid hospital admission and speed up hospital discharge.

“Instead they went for as much money as they could get and are to knock down a part of Clitheroe’s heritage instead.”