West Nottinghamshire College has asked Mansfield Council for permission to make changes to its Chesterfield Road South campus .
It wants to demolish the derelict School of Art site alongside the building’s link to the historic Ashfield House.
Ashfield House’s rear extension would also be demolished, although the main building would be retained.
The college left the facilities in 2014 after relocating art and design services to its main Derby Road campus.
Members of the council’s planning committee are recommended to approve the plans when they next meet on July 31.
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