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Santander 6 - 8 Westgate Street Gloucester GL1 2NL
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Santander 6 - 8 Westgate Street Gloucester GL1 2NL
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View council mapMaintenance repair work to a roof timber truss, reduction of a chimney, removal of redundant metal fire escape and various repairsusing materials to match the existing inc. timber doors, windows and re-pointing to damaged mortar.Roof Timber repair, The proposal is to repair a timber truss within the roof structure of the listed building by splicing in new timber. Thismethod will ensure the truss is structurally sound while preserving the overall architectural integrity and historical significance of the building.Chimney Proposed reduction in height, The proposal is to reduce the chimney in height by approximately two meters as following a structural survey theexisting chimney is leaning into the roof. The existing chimney is capped off and non-operational.Apply a liquid overlay roof system to two flat room areas to provide protection and waterproofing to the flat roofs.Remove redundant fire escape and infill metal doors with reclaimed bricks. Remove existing redundant metal fire escape and make good to render and mortar with like for like repairs. Remove existing fire door and frame, infill with reclaimed bricks from the property (from reduced chimney stack).Removal of a small skylight (not original fabric of the building) and making good to the roof using material to match the existing.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed First Floor PlanAmended Plan · PDF | 13 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed Rear External ElevationAmended Plan · PDF | 13 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed Second Floor PlanAmended Plan · PDF | 13 Feb 2026 | View |
| Method Statement for External RenderAmended Document · PDF | 13 Feb 2026 | View |
| Method Statement for Patch Repair (Asphalt) Flat Roof SectionsAmended Document · PDF | 13 Feb 2026 | View |
| Historic England commentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 6 May 2025 | View |
| Existing Rear External ElevationPlan · PDF | 29 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed Rear External ElevationPlan · PDF | 29 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanPlan · PDF | 29 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed Front External ElevationPlan · PDF | 29 Apr 2025 | View |
| Existing Front External ElevationPlan · PDF | 29 Apr 2025 | View |
| Heritage StatementReport · PDF | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Design & Access StatementReport · PDF | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed Third FloorPlan · PDF | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Existing Third FloorPlan · PDF | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed Second FloorPlan · PDF | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Existing Second FloorPlan · PDF | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed First FloorPlan · PDF | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Existing First FloorPlan · PDF | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Block PlanPlan · PDF | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Existing Ground FloorPlan · PDF | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Site PlanPlan · PDF | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
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