Historic ironworks buildings approved for conversion to home
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
Planners have approved converting two historic buildings at Backbarrow Ironworks into a single home.
The Lake District National Park Authority approved planning permission on 7 October for developer J Asplin to convert the Pug Mill and Laboratory Building at Backbarrow Ironworks into a single dwelling with a five-space car park, at a cost of £1.8m.
Both buildings form part of a Scheduled Ancient Monument and are listed on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register. Planning officers recommended approval as a departure from the development plan, which usually requires new homes in the national park to carry local occupancy restrictions. Case planner Emma Kearsey said the applicant's viability assessment showed that restricting who could occupy the home would affect its marketability and make the scheme undeliverable.
Surviving fabric inside the Pug Mill dates from a 1695 bloomery forge, a 1711 finery forge, and 19th-century alterations. A water turbine inside the building will be removed and relocated to the neighbouring Ironworks Trustee Site for public display. External works will include zinc cladding, flood walls, and 22 solar panels on the roof. Haverthwaite Parish Council and two members of the public backed the proposals.
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- Backbarrow Ironworks buildings approved for home conversionPlanners have approved the conversion of the at-risk Pug Mill and Laboratory Building at Backbarrow Ironworks into a home following an £1.8m restoration scheme.NW Evening Mail · 22 Oct, 05:00
- Backbarrow Ironworks buildings approved for home conversionPlanners have approved the conversion of the at-risk Pug Mill and Laboratory Building at Backbarrow Ironworks into a home following an £1.8m restoration scheme.Westmorland Gazette · 22 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Backbarrow Ironworks · Lake District National Park Authority · J Asplin · Historic England · Haverthwaite Parish Council
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