Sorry I didn't explain myself properly. Even before the pub was vacated , there was eveidence of casual vandalism to the building's windows. The owners, Punch taverns, are not about to put regular security on ( as they have enough empty pubs at the moment ) so without the ugly steel sheeting there is an increased lilkelihood of vandalism to the building making it even less a saleable proposition. There is also the possibilty of squatters getting in. Lead on the roof, copper piping etc will all disappear. It may be possible to retain the steel shuttering but cover them with something less intrusive. Large format printing on vinyl in relatively inexpensive these days. Faux windows and customers inside may work.