Heritage Impact Assessment, Powys
Border Archaeology undertook a Heritage Impact Assessment for a homeowner regarding the proposed renovation of a Grade II Listed Farmhouse in Powys.
In Brief
Key Points
- Assessment of the potential heritage impacts of the proposed renovations.
- The assessment was informed by a site visit, consultation of the Heneb Historic Environment Record, reports on previous investigations, and analysis of historic mapping and documentary records.
Summary
The assessment determined that the proposed renovations would have a Slight to Moderate impact on the Grade II Listed farmhouse. This reflected the building’s High significance as a late medieval (16th century) cruck-framed hall-house, rebuilt in stone and adapted as a longhouse in the 17th century, considered against the magnitude of impact, assessed as Minor. The proposed designs included the retention of all key features, the restoration of some original features, and the built form of the farmhouse remaining unchanged, with all repairs making use of traditional building materials and techniques. Whilst the assessment determined that there would be some minor changes to the internal layout of the building in order to make the farmhouse habitable, there would be a significant beneficial effect, as the restoration would ensure the long-term preservation of the farmhouse as a habitable residence and prevent any further deterioration of the structure.
Results
The assessment determined that the renovation works would likely have a Slight to Moderate impact in terms of built heritage. The completion of the Heritage Impact Assessment allowed the application for planning permission to progress.
