The Twentieth Century Society is demanding a review of listing policy for post-war buildings after an application for a 1960s swimming pool was dismissed for what it complained were “unconvincing” reasons.

The conservation charity warned that without re-evaluation at the highest level, Britain’s modern architectural history was at risk of suffering irreversible damage.

It will be writing to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) setting out its fears and request for a review of policy.

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