Accommodation extension and refurbishment at Rookin House Farm, Troutbeck, Penrith

“Listed building consent is sought for the construction of a single storey lean- to extension on the former barn’s south west elevation. It would be 4.5m deep, 8m wide, and 3.5m high sloping down to 2m high. Its walls would be faced in Cumbrian stone with the roof covered in local slate, both to match the existing building.”

“The proposed works would result in the addition of a lean-to extension to the south west elevation of the listed barn building to provide accessible accommodation. The adjacent detached storage building would be converted to additional accommodation consisting of a bedroom, kitchen, lounge and bathroom.”

“Rookin House and attached barn are Grade II listed buildings. The listing description is as follows:”

“While the existing storage barn is not listed in its own right, it is in close proximity to the Grade II listed Rookin House and barn and I therefore consider it to be a curtilage listed building.”

“As the proposed lean-to would be of a simple form and design, using matching traditional materials, it would be successful in retaining the agricultural character of the host building and therefore in my view would not affect the heritage interest of the listed building. I note that the barn has been previously extended in a similar way.”

“The adjacent, detached building is a traditional stone structure in which the roof would have originally been covered in slate but is now covered in corrugated metal. Nevertheless, it still positively contributes to the setting of the listed buildings through its form and design. All elevations of the barn can be clearly viewed when walking around in close proximity, but the south east elevation is clearly viewed mainly from the site’s main car park.”

“Matterdale Parish Council has no objections to the refurbishment of the existing letting accommodation. However, they object to the conversion of the storage barn to provide additional letting accommodation as this would be in contravention of the Matterdale Neighbourhood Plan MNP1 which would only support the conversion were it for local needs housing and not as additional holiday letting…”

“The works hereby granted consent shall not be carried out otherwise than in conformity with the following submitted plans and details:”

“All doors, windows and associated framework and all external joinery shall be painted or stained in a colour, or colours, to be first approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such painting or staining shall be undertaken not later than three months from the substantial completion of the works hereby granted consent.”

“Proposed by [name withheld] by [name withheld] were unanimously in favour of the motion…”

“Decided: Listed Buildings consent granted…”