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Sunderland City Council Considers Conversion of Grade II-Listed Building into Apartments

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A planning application has been submitted for the conversion of the Grade II-listed building at 58 Frederick Street in the Sunniside area into three apartments aimed at "working professionals." The applicants, Lightfoot Property Developments Limited, seek permission for the change of use to residential and listed building consent for associated works. The development would include the reinstatement of original basement steps and entrance door, replacement of windows, new dormer windows to the front and rear, and proposed bin and cycle stores to the rear. The applicants note that the property has been vacant for some time and is now in need of investment and sensitive adaptation to secure its future use. The proposed housing mix includes one, one-bedroom basement apartment, a single one-bedroom apartment across the ground floor, and one, two-bedroom apartment across the first and second floors.

Key Takeaways:

  • The planning application seeks permission for the conversion of the Grade II-listed building into three apartments aimed at "working professionals."
  • The applicants, Lightfoot Property Developments Limited, seek permission for the change of use to residential and listed building consent for associated works.
  • The development would include the reinstatement of original basement steps and entrance door, replacement of windows, new dormer windows to the front and rear, and proposed bin and cycle stores to the rear.
  • The applicants note that the property has been vacant for some time and is now in need of investment and sensitive adaptation to secure its future use.
  • The proposed housing mix includes one, one-bedroom basement apartment, a single one-bedroom apartment across the ground floor, and one, two-bedroom apartment across the first and second floors.
  • Ancillary facilities listed in the application include a linen store / washroom, ensuite bedrooms, a lobbied entrance, a "large decorative feature stairwell with separate access to each apartment" and secure cycle storage.
  • The design and access statement notes that the proposal offers a viable, sustainable future for a vacant listed building within Sunderland city centre, while preserving and enhancing the historic character of the building and wider conservation area.
  • The applicants state that the proposals are consistent with national and local planning policies and should be welcomed as a positive investment in Sunderland's historic core.

Statistics:

  • 58 Frederick Street is a Grade II-listed building.
  • The proposed development would create three high-quality apartments.
  • The apartments would be designed for working professionals.
  • The development would include the reinstatement of original basement steps and entrance door, replacement of windows, new dormer windows to the front and rear, and proposed bin and cycle stores to the rear.
  • Two off-street parking spaces would be included in the development.
  • The applicants note that the property has been vacant for some time and is now in need of investment and sensitive adaptation to secure its future use.

Sources:

  • Sunderland City Council's planning portal website
  • https://publicnoticeportal.uk/
  • https://imagestore.jpimedia.uk/webimg/11422624.jpg

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