Hampton
Mark was asked to provide a Rapid Heritage Statement to support the refurbishment and internal alteration of a Grade II listed building in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames.
The report formed part of a listed building consent application for repairs to the timber sash windows and internal alterations to the bathrooms. A Statement of Significance and Heritage Statement for the property had been requested by the Local Authority in order to understand its relative significance and support the proposals.
The property was an early Georgian stuccoed villa with Victorian extensions that retained most of its plan form, some Georgian windows and many internal fixtures and fittings.
The scheme needed careful justification to ensure the proposals preserved the integrity and special architectural features of the listed property. All the existing timber sliding sash windows were to be overhauled, retaining as much original fabric as possible. The proposals also involved new tiles to the floors to make the bathrooms more usable and easier to clean.
Mark researched the case and was able to substantiate that the proposals did not harm the listed building. The proposals were carefully considered and prepared to be in keeping with existing character and integrity of the listed asset. An assessment and Statement of Significance was provided, taking into account national policy.
The resulting Heritage Statement adhered to the NPPF, London Plan and Richmond Local Plan policy.
