Increasing running costs led the
Institution to relocate and ownership then
changed a number of times, which saw the
building fall into a state of disrepair with
an abandoned appearance to passers-by.
Late 2013, a local family, who were
keen to investigate the possibility of re-
instating the abandoned hall, contacted
C3 Architects.
Following a feasibility study of the
building and a review of relevant planning
legislation, the Client purchased the
building and working with C3 Architects
took their first steps towards creating
their new home.
Full Planning Approval was obtained by
C3 Architects for the conversion of the
existing Sir William Allen Memorial Hall
into a single two storey dwelling which
would secure the building’s upkeep and
retention whilst providing a new high
quality family home in the countryside.
The original brick building was subject to
minimal sympathetic alterations externally
that reflect the changes necessary for
conversion into a family home. The overall
character of the building is successfully
retained in its original form and scale
whilst fulfilling the requirements of both
Client and Planning Service.
On inspection, the original roof covering
was found to contain asbestos, which
required removal. A new standing seam
zinc roof has been constructed which
provides a contemporary appearance
whilst retaining a similar form and
massing to that of the original roof.
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