Museum wall repointing at Castle Museum Clitheroe Castle Castlegate, Clitheroe

“LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR REPOINTING WORKS TO NORTH WALL OF MUSEUM BUILDING. CASTLE MUSEUM, CLITHEROE CASTLE, CASTLEGATE, CLITHEROE, BB7 1AZ.”

“The application seeks Listed Building Consent for repointing works to the north wall of the Museum building.”

“The application site comprises the Castle Museum, a Grade II listed building situated within the Clitheroe Castle Historic Park and Garden. The site lies in close proximity to several designated heritage assets, including Clitheroe Castle (Grade I listed), the Clitheroe War Memorial (Grade II listed), and the Outbuilding and Stable Block to Clitheroe Castle (Grade II listed). The site is also located within the Clitheroe Conservation Area.”

“The list entry for the Castle Museum (Premises occupied by Ribble Valley Borough Council in grounds of Clitheroe Castle) reads as follows:”

“3/2021/0699: Dismantle parapet to level of copper/ lead tray. Make adjustments/ replace lead/ copper trays and rebuild parapet using the retained stone and matching mortar (Approved).”

“3/2018/0950: Removal of four existing steel casement windows (in one opening) and pinning of damaged mullion. Replacement of existing windows with new electroplated and powder coated steel casement windows (Approved).”

“Given the ongoing water ingress issues affecting the building, the proposed repointing works are considered to constitute a heritage benefit. The works would reduce moisture penetration and help prevent the continued deterioration of the historic fabric, thereby contributing to the long-term preservation and maintenance of the significance of the designated heritage asset.”

“Taking all of the above into account, the proposed works are considered to accord with current heritage conservation guidance and would preserve the significance of the designated heritage asset. As such, the proposal would result in no harm to the special architectural or historic interest of the Listed Building and is therefore considered acceptable.”

“CONSULTEE RESPONSES/ REPRESENTATIONS MADE:”

“A consultation response from the Town Council was received on 9 th June 2026 raising no objection to the proposed development.”

“GRANT planning permission subject to the following condition(s):”

“No external re-pointing or other masonry repair shall take place until details of the proposed lime mortar specification for such works has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The works shall thereafter be carried out in strict accordance with the approved details and the methodologies as specified in the submitted Application Form and Heritage Statement.”