The works proposed are to be undertaken in two separate areas of the overall site…

Proposed development

The works proposed are to be undertaken in two separate areas of the overall site, Friars House and the area to the east of Friars House which is currently an open field. 1.0 Planning permission is sought for works at Friars House as follows: (a) Exterior demolition of non-original single storey link and single storey non-original boiler house, (b) Internal demolition and removal of upper floor (joists and floor boards) and lower floor slabs to provide for new timber first floor and new ground floor slab internally, (c) Removal and replacement of internal stairs to house and to adjoining loft structure, (d) Knock out section of exterior wall to the south to provide for new link to new extension, (e) Re-opening up blocked original windows to existing house , replacing existing front doorway on the east elevation with new window opening, (f) New internal works to provide for upgrade of the insulation levels, treatment of damp, repairs and renewals to the ceilings and all associated works to the existing structure, (g) New external building works to provide for roof renewals, upgrade of rainwater goods, new fascia's and soffits, new exterior plastering and other associated external works, (h) New single storey pitched roof extension and flat roofed links to the existing structure, All to detached 2 storey house which is a Protected Structure - Ref no NS-19 216 .2.0 Planning permission is sought for the construction of two and three storey block consisting of (a) 4 no. ground floor 2 bedroomed apartments, (b) 4 no. 3 bedroomed duplex apartments above (c) 2 no. 3 bedroomed two storey houses , all in one block, (d) associated open space, (e) parking, (f) alterations to the existing entrance from Mill Lane and front boundary wall onto Mill Lane, (g) internal roads and public lighting, (h) connection to the existing foul and surface water infrastructure, (i) new bin & bike stores, (j) landscaping and all associated site works . The proposed construction of this element of the development is within the curtilage of a protected structure, Friars House.

What happens next

Permission was refused on 24 Aug 2026. The applicant may appeal within four weeks of the decision.

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