Plans to renovate Grade II listed stables in Credenhill

The proposed development, which has been designed in line with Historic England's guidelines, aims to transform the stables into a residential space.

The stables, situated on the Town Well site on Station Road, were first listed on January 19, 1987, and currently serve as storage.

The roof of the stables is reported to be in urgent need of repair.

Without permission for conversion, it is feared the structure may fall into disrepair as there is no economic incentive to fund repairs for its current use.

The building, which is currently uninsulated, will require significant works to make it inhabitable throughout the year.

The design for the renovation has been developed to ensure compliance with relevant policy, and Historic England's guidance on adapting traditional farm buildings has been considered throughout the process.

The renovation plans include reinstating the lost bay of the building, replacing the existing agricultural lean-to with a rear conservatory extension, and installing a new softwood staircase.

The main architectural details of note, such as the semi-circular windows and the external staircase on the south elevation, will be preserved.

Pre-application feedback from November 2023 indicated support for the renovation, emphasising the need to preserve the established character of the stable building, including the reinstatement of the blocked-in semi-circular window openings.

The planning application has been submitted in accordance with policies in the National Planning Policy Framework and the Herefordshire Local Plan Core Strategy 2011-2031.