Barn Wick Hill Farm Hartley Mauditt Hampshire
Dr Caroline Rye is a key figure in the Society’s energy efficiency research team, and specialises in the assessment of the U-value (insulation potential) of traditional walling; but she recently gave time to help with a case in her local area. Consent had been granted some time ago to
convert a listed barn at Hartley Mauditt, near Selborne. Though domestic re-use of historic barns is not generally encouraged by the Society, the council had at least ensured that the conversion details were carefully considered in order to help protect and respect the building’s agricultural character. Unfortunately, the work carried out deviated considerably from that approved, to the extent that the barn’s character was far more severely affected than the consent had anticipated. The council took enforcement action and the owner appealed. Following advice from Caroline, the Society expressed its firm support for the council’s action and submitted this to the Planning Inspectorate as part of the appeal process.
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The Society recently opposed extension plans for this grade II*, early 18th-century house. They involved demolition of a wing which appeared to be of greater age and interest than the applicants had recognised. The proposals also seemed insensitive to the site, which is screened by a high brick wall, but was to be opened-up with a new entrance and driveway for vehicles. We are pleased that the initial application was refused consent by the local authority and hope to be involved in discussions about a revised scheme.
Queen Anne House Epsom Surrey
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The Society recently asked architect-member Peter Rogan to visit Chapter Farm. The impressive grade II* listed building was to be repaired for re-use. We welcomed carefully-considered repair proposals by the owner and his experienced team. However, as is often the case with repairs to old buildings, a difficulty was that the extent and detail of works could not be confirmed in the absence of further investigation and “opening-up”. We suggested that conditions should be attached to any consent, requiring further approval when the full extent and nature of repair problems could be clarified. If it proved necessary to reconsider the conservative approach to repairs initially planned, we advised that a further application should be submitted.
Chapter Farm Braunston Rutland
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Top and above right, Grange Farm at Towersey, decayed but now the subject of repair proposals. Above, Chapter Farm, Braunston – further investigation might be necessary
We requested involvement in further discussions if this situation arose.
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Grange Farm Towersey Oxfordshire
Elmswell Hall Driffield East Yorkshire
The Society welcomes early involvement in discussions, particularly so where a building is of particular interest to us. Grange Farm, being medieval in origin and quite severely decayed, is certainly that. Some time ago we received, from the local council, notification of an application to carry out investigative work as preparation for a repair and re-use scheme. This exploratory proposal was sensible and uncontentious. It gave us opportunity to contact the architect and request involvement in future discussions. The Society is pleased that this request was
treated positively, and SPAB trustee Andrew Townsend recently visited the site for an initial inspection in advance of the preparation of a full application.
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Elmswell Hall has featured in many editions of Cornerstone. The Society’s aim, and that of others, including the Yorkshire Buildings Preservation Trust and Spitalfields Trust, has been to secure repair and re-use of the 17th- century, grade II* listed building. The case has had many bizarre twists and turns, including a damaging, inexplicable magistrate’s court decision which prevented the council from completing a compulsory purchase. In the latest twist, two applications were
considered by East Yorkshire Council simultaneously. One, from the Spitalfields Trust, proposed repair for re-use; the other, from the current owner, proposed permanent consolidation of the house in a ruinous state. The council’s planning committee hedged its bets and approved both, despite the conflict between the two approaches. The Society felt this outcome demanded scrutiny at a higher level. We, with English Heritage, have asked the government’s Regional Office to call-in the owner’s application for the Secretary of State’s consideration.
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