A community centre is set to undergo a significant transformation after council approval.
The Lymington Community Centre, located on New Street, has been given the green light to replace its existing single-storey cafe and kitchen.
The new design will feature solar panels on the roof, marking a step towards more sustainable energy usage.
This development follows an application by the Lymington Community Association, which was submitted on September 23.
The application included a comprehensive heritage impact assessment and design and access statement, ensuring the new development aligns with the historical significance of the area.
The New Forest District Council, acting as the local planning authority, granted the listed building consent for the proposed changes.
The decision was made in accordance with a range of submitted plans, including proposed floor plans, elevations, and details of the solar panels.
The planning authority has set several conditions to preserve the character and historical fabric of the listed building.
These include the submission and approval of large-scale drawings of all new windows, doors, and glazing, as well as the finish details for these elements.
Additionally, detailed drawings of the new zinc detailing, abutments with the main listed building, roof lights, eaves and verges, and any proposed flues, ducts, vents, pipes, or extraction equipment must also be submitted for approval.
Before work can commence, samples of any new zinc cladding, rainwater goods, roof materials, and bricks must be approved by the local planning authority.
Similarly, a sample panel of brickwork must be inspected and approved.
A comprehensive conservation methodology and specification for all works of demolition to the existing structures, making good, and repair must also be submitted and approved.
This includes details for protection and making good once works are complete.
The community centre now has three years to begin the works, as stipulated by the planning authority.
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