Listed building alterations at The Coach House, Asthall, Burford

“Alterations and extensions to the Grade II listed Coach House and Stables, including internal and external alterations, a modest extension to the former stables, and a lightweight open sided link structure.”

“This application seeks consent for alterations and extensions, including internal and external alterations, an extension to the former stables, and a lightweight open sided link structure at the Coach House in Asthall.”

“The Coach House and its associated stables are both Grade II listed. These buildings were originally constructed in association with Asthall Manor House C.1920 and were granted consent to be converted to residential use in 1997. The site also falls within the Asthall Conservation Area and the Cotswolds National Landscape. The site is located in Flood Zone 1, but is in close proximity to the boundary of Flood Zone 2.”

“This proposal is an alternative scheme to that approved under references 18/01314/HHD and 18/01315/LBC which permitted 'Alterations to existing residential coach house, conversion and rear extension to the existing ground floor stables, and sunken glazed link extension'. These consents have now lapsed and are no longer extant.”

“Your officers are of the view that the overall rhythm of the internal layout will closely follow the original arrangement (albeit flipped to the other side of the building) and the majority of the original joinery would be retained. Further, the proposed extension will also retain as much of the historic fabric as possible and represents a less bulky addition compared with that previously approved ensuring that it is visually subservient to the main listed building.”

“Your officers consider that the proposed works to the stables would result in a low level of less than substantial harm to the character, appearance and significance of the heritage asset. This will be weighed in the planning balance required by the NPPF and Local Plan later in this report.”

“The applicant respectfully submits that these applications present a carefully considered, heritage-led scheme which will secure the long-term conservation and optimum viable use of the Grade II listed Asthall Coach House and Stables.”

“The applicant notes that the applications have attracted no technical objections and that the Council's specialist conservation advice supports the proposals. This reflects the extensive care that has been taken to ensure that the scheme responds positively to the significance of the heritage assets and to the character and appearance of the Asthall Conservation Area.”

“26/01276/HHD The Coach House, Asthall The Chair, Councillor Mark Walker proposed that the application be approved in line with the officer recommendations. This was seconded by Councillor Liam Walker and put to the vote.”

“6 CONDITIONS 1 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

“2 That the development be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed below.”