The Solution
Given the importance of the building, early consultation was undertaken with the Local Planning Authority together with an extensive public consultation exercise.
In order to gain a thorough understanding of the value of the public house and the stables within the conservation area the application site and surrounding buildings were digitally modelled in order to illustrate the impact of the proposals on the public house, the area and other neighbouring properties.
A comprehensive heritage assessment was also undertaken detailing the significance and value of the heritage asset and solutions for its development.
The final scheme put forward a solution which enhanced and protected the building with the new elements complementing the historic structure and clearing defining the new phases in its development.