Conservation

Understanding older buildings and traditional techniques requires specialist knowledge

Residential

Project Overview
Grade II Listed Weaver's Cottage in Conservation Area

Extended living accommodation was required including a new family bathroom, master bedroom with en-suite, garage, entrance hall and utility room. The original lean-to garage and lobby had deteriorated due to its exposed position in a very scenic part of the Colne Valley. arctic associates consulted with the local Conservation and Planning Officer providing a sympathetic two storey extension.

Specialist skills

Appeals and Consents

arctic associates works closely with Conservation Officers, Historic Societies and English Heritage to ensure the very best result is achieved for you as building owner. We endeavour to make the most of current conservation techniques and thinking. Where faculty approval or a Design and Access Statement is required we are able to prepare the information in context with the proposed scheme.

Specialist skills and knowledge are often utilised for the repair and refurbishment of traditional buildings. At arctic our staff have gathered this expertise through working on many different such projects.

We have valuable connections with Specialist Contractors and Craftsmen as well as other experts in the field of conservation through our association with SPAB (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) and EASA (Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association).

Grants and Exemptions

We provide advice on useful Grant Funding Bodies relevant to your particular project and can help with Exemption Claims for Listed Building Work.

Ecclesiastical

Project Overview
Grade II Listed Church Refurbishments

Considerable scaffolding to the north elevation of the church for stone repairs was utilised to redecorate the clock face and replace the bell frame with a grant helping to defray some of the costs to the church. arctic consulted with specialist stone masons to re-carve a weather moulding. The community room can now be used without the fear of falling masonry!