| Abstract: |
The current report outlines the results of a programme of archival research and historic building recording for 3 Link Lodge, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Link WR14 2RP ,and has been prepared to provide a record of the site. MHDC LPA Planning Application No: 21/01865/HP and LBC 21/01866/LB Demolition of non-original timber extension (south facade) and replace with new lobby and kitchen extension, internal alterations to kitchen area, new French door openings to east facade and other minor alterations. Planning applications were approved on March 11th 2022 for the proposed works
and are limited to the southeast part of the dwelling house, Externally, new openings proposed are located where historic openings were, removing unsympathetic twentieth century alterations. The
proposed extension would replace a modern extension constructed from modern materials. The proposed interior changes are limited to the ground floor and involve the removal of some areas of wall.
The completion to a Level 2 of a historic building recording survey of as defined within Understanding Historic Buildings - A guide to good recording practice (Historic England, 2016) of the areas affected by the approved planning application 21/01865/HP. An assessment of significance providing a descriptive and illustrative account and interpretation of the building, including discussion of its local, regional and national significance has already been undertaken by RDA
Reference Davidson, L. and Rock, J. (2020). RDA Heritage Assessment Link Lodge, 3 Pickersleigh Road, Malvern WR14 2RP. Rock Davidson Associates. https://doi.org/10.5284/1082941 and this
report Ref SWR26104 is on the WAAS HER WSM73804 and Ads Library Database so this Level 2 building recording will not repeat this information.To fulfil the planning conditions reference RDA WSI there will be TWO phases and this will comprise a programme of historic building recording Level 2 Historic England, 2016. Understanding Historic Buildings A Guide to Good Recording Practice, to be undertaken prior to the commencement of building works [Phase 1] as existing, in order to record the building "as is" to include all the buildings elevations, and interior shown ONLY by the plan shaded red [as above] followed by a separate Post Investigation when works commence The south, the service side, once with adjoining pastures and orchards is now built on with late 19th century /early 20th century detached houses. There is evidence of the former stable yard which would have had a coach house and stabling and a cow house now since demolished. Outbuildings remain however attached to the south service wing including the original brick storage buildings that
housed water tanks, coal, wood store, outside WC |
