Watermill Conversion Into a Three-Bedroom Family Dwelling

The client approached Planning By Design regarding a proposed conversion of the category (B) Listed derelict watermill into a 3-bedroom family dwelling. The building is ‘L’ shaped in plan, is structurally sound, however there is a section of roof missing in the corner of the building. The proposed development is to convert the existing building to provide a kitchen, utility, lounge and bedroom at lower ground floor, and a large living area and 2 additional bedrooms at ground floor level. The missing roof will be reinstated and all the existing openings have been utilized, with the insertion of four small windows at the lower ground floor to allow light into these spaces.

Following a planning appraisal, one of our chartered town planners confirmed this is feasible and would require full planning permission to change the use.

One of our chartered architects produced the required architectural drawings which the client approved. Following approval of the architect design one of our chartered town planners has prepared the required Planning Statement and Heritage Impact Statement, to justify why the application should be approved. With the client's approval, the architect drawings, Planning Statement and Heritage Impact Statement were submitted with an application for full planning permission.

Planning Permission has now been approved for conversion of the category (B) Listed derelict watermill into a 3-bedroom family dwelling.