Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire
Mark Price Theatre and Heritage Consultant was asked to provide a Heritage Statement in support of alterations to a listed outbuilding in Minster Lovell, Witney, Oxfordshire.
The owners wished to make better use of the outbuilding by infilling the east end of the structure to provide a storage for garden equipment and tools. The design was carefully considered. The new panelling proposed would be horizontal, weathered down oak, feather edged to match the existing panel to the rear of the building. It would retain the arched bracing as a feature of the structure.
The heritage report formed part of a listed building application submission for works to provide more storage space. Historic building research was undertaken. The outbuilding was separately listed together with the house, both of which formed part of Charterville, an estate built by National Land Company. Charterville contained 80 smallholdings with model cottages.
Supporting such alterations to unusual listed buildings requires careful consideration and justification.
An assessment and statement of significance was provided, taking into account the West Oxfordshire Local Plan. The design was carefully considered to match existing structure and was kept to the minimum deemed necessary.
Mark maintained the plan posed no harm to the listed building. The report he prepared justified the proposals and works, meaning that the proposal could be supported by the Council. The Heritage Statement provided also adhered to national and local guidance.
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