Conservation scheme for deteriorating listed building -- latest Mansfield plans
The sprucing-up of a historic grade II listed building features on the latest list of planning applications received by Mansfield District Council.
Hardstaff Homes, on Priory Road in Mansfield Woodhouse, was built back in 1914 to provide retirement homes for local miners, and it was given listed status 40 years ago because of its significant architectural style.
Nowadays, the 15 almshouses offer a mix of bungalows and flats for people over the age of 50 and are particularly suitable for those with disabilities.
However, the weather has gradually taken its toll on the roofs of some of the properties. Therefore, the Nottingham Community Housing Association, which manages Hardstaff Homes, has submitted a planning application to the council to remove and replace some of the slate roof coverings in a “conservation-led project”.
The application is for listed building consent to refurbish and renew the roofs of two residential blocks, each comprising four dwellings, to prevent any further deterioration.
A planning statement says the slate would be carefully removed by hand and any considered defective would be replaced to closely match the original.
"The intention is to retain the existing character of the roof,” the statement says. “To address deterioration, maintain the buildings in a secure and watertight condition and extend the useful life of the existing roof fabric.”
The council’s planning officers are currently considering the proposal and hope to make a decision or recommendation by their deadline date of Wednesday, December 23.
Other planning applications received by Mansfield Council include these:
305 Berry Hill Lane, Mansfield – remove of one tree covered by preservation order.
6 and 9 Noel Street, Mansfield – installation of external wall insulation and render finish.
15 Leas Road, Mansfield Woodhouse – single-storey side and rear extension and ground-floor rear-window alteration.
88 Union Street, Mansfield – installation of external wall insulation and render finish.
Bus depot, Sutton Road, Mansfield – discharge of conditions attached to plan for demolition of depot and erection of new garage, workshop and office building, with EV (electric vehicle) charging facilities. The conditions relate to construction traffic management plan, tree protection plan and drainage scheme.
102 Princes Street, Mansfield – notification for prior approval for proposed single-storey rear extension and side extension.
5 Oakfield Close, Mansfield – replacement of existing boundary fence with new 2.13-metre high timber close-boarded fencing with concrete posts and gravel boards, together with removal of existing trees, conifer hedging and hedge.
Mansfield Market Place – discharge of conditions attached to plan for improvement works such as new landscaping, street furniture and lighting. The conditions relate to programme of archaeological work, signage, design and specification of lights, play area design, hard and soft surface treatment and tree pit installations.
Bentinck Memorial, Market Place, Mansfield – discharge of conditions attached to plan for improvement work. The conditions relate to stonework survey, railings removal, monument repair details and limestone wall and paving details.
79 Leeming Lane North, Mansfield Woodhouse – single-storey side extension.
1 Woodhouse Court, Mansfield Woodhouse – work to two trees covered by preservation order.
Unit 16, Warren Way, Forest Town – industrial storage building,
17 Bloomsbury Gardens, Mansfield – work to tree covered by preservation order.
35 Welbeck Street, Mansfield – single-storey rear extension.
Old Mill Lane, Forest Town – consent for use of highway street-lighting columns for paid-for advertising and corporate sponsorship.
THE details of many planning applications can be found in public notices advertised by local and regional newspapers. To catch up on all the latest public notices, go to https://publicnoticeportal.uk/