Securing Listed Building Consent for properties in the Frankwell area of Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

En-plan have been busiy using our Planning Consultancy and Architectural Design Service to gain Listed Building Consent in the historic town of Shrewsbury. Two of our projcts have involved properties in the Frankwell area which is a historic and vibrant area of Shrewsbury, located just across the River Severn from the town center. Known for its mix of old-world charm and modern conveniences, it has a unique character shaped by its past as a trading and merchant district.

Originally, Frankwell was a separate settlement outside Shrewsbury’s town walls. Over time, it became part of the town and developed into a hub for merchants and traders due to its riverside location. Today, it retains much of its historic charm while embracing modern development.

Fistly we were employed by the owners of 3 New Street Application Number: 23/04227/FUL whihc proposed the Change of use of the former Post Office to a dwelling. This planning application was accompanied by a concurrent application for listed building consent application (23/04228/LBC).

Numbers 3 and 4 New Street in Frankwell, Shrewsbury.

The site comprises a grade 2 listed building situated within Shrewsbury Town

Centre Conservation centre. Residential development of this site is acceptable in principle as it accords with Core Strategy Policy CS2 that identifies Shrewsbury as the main focus for all new residential development.

The proposal is situated within Shrewsbury Conservation Area and affects a listed

building and has the potential to impact on these heritage assets The proposal

therefore was considered against Shropshire Council policies MD2, MD13,

CS6 and CS17 and with national policies and guidance including section 16 of the

National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Special regard has to be given to the

desirability of preserving the listed building or its setting or any features of special

architectural or historic interest which it possesses and preserving or enhancing the

character and appearance of the Conservation area as required by section 66 and

72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

It was considered that the proposed change of use to a dwelling will secure a viable

new use for the building helping to ensure its long term maintenance and

preservation. The proposed minor external alterations that will enable conversion of

the building to a dwelling would have no adverse impact on the character and

appearance of the building, the street scene and Shrewsbury Conservation area.

The floor area proposed meets the nationally described space standards and the proposed

internal layout will provide a satisfactory standard of living accommodation for

future residents. A small amount of private outside amenity space will be provided

to the rear and this is considered acceptable in this close to town centre location

with the Quarry Park and other facilities and services available and readily

accessible on foot.

No parking provision for residents will be provided and this is also considered

acceptable in this town centre location close to all services and facilities and public

transport. The Council deemed there was no impact upon highways and access in the locality.

With the above in mind the proposed conversion to a dwelling is acceptable in principle in this sustainable location within Shrewsbury Town Centre and will secure a viable new use for the building helping to ensure its long term maintenance and preservation.

The second proeprty we were involved in was number 4 New Street where we applied for

Alterations to existing rear extension, internal improvements, and new boundary treatment and pergola

You will be able to see from the pictures below how we have gained approval to re-roof the eixtsing poorly constructed rear extension and replace the timber shed wih a new decking area and pergola that will raise the quality of the rear curtilage area and create a tranquil space in the rear garden.

The poorly constructed rear extension.

The approved scheme to re-roof the existing extension.

The timber shed occupying the agrden area at present.

The approved pergola and decking that will create a new tranquil space for residents.

Moving into a different area of Shrewsbury we submitted two planning applications at Number 2 Servern Street in the Castlefields area of the town, and these are as folllows:

Erection of new railings and gate and close boarded fencing to the rear

2 Severn Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 2JA

Ref. No: 23/03289/LBC | Validated: Mon 07 Aug 2023 | Status: Granted

Internal re-configuration and new timber framed windows and door. Installation of decking and pergola to rear (amended).

2 Severn Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 2JA

Ref. No: 23/01284/LBC | Validated: Thu 30 Mar 2023 | Status: Granted

Number 2 Severn Street in Castlefields, Shrewsbury.

2 Severn Street itself is a Listed Building two-storey dwelling located within Castlefields,

Shrewsbury. The property is a westerly most dwelling unit of the original mid-19th Century

row of houses making up this very long Grade II listed building row, where these

form a flanking range to the former weaving factory and flax warehouse for the Grade I

listed Ditherington flax mill complex located to the north on Spring Gardens. The

building row is quite prominent within the street scene given its positioning, length and

attractive historic appearance, where this area comprises the Castlefields and Spring

Gardens Special Character Area within the larger Shrewsbury Conservation Area. Each of

the 16 units making up the original historic row feature small front garden amenity areas

bounded in the main by low brick walls running along the highway which is characteristic of

Severn Street and other streets within this neighbourhood. The site is surrounded by neighbouring properties to the north, southeast and south west elevations of the site.

En-Plan were able to demonstrate through the digital mapping and the submitted heritage statement that the proposals would enhance and protect the character and setting of the heritage asset and planning pemrission was subsequently granted.