The owners of farm buildings have applied for listed building consent to create bunkhouse accommodation.

The listed building consent for remedial works to byres, include rainwater goods; below ground drainage systems; repairs to roof coverings and structures; mortar works; rebuilding masonry; new lintels; window and door repairs; new windows, doors and ironmongery, at Clove Lodge, Baldersdale, Barnard Castle.

The works will include repairs and rebuilding of the building.

To improve the stability of the building, a variety of works are proposed which will return the building to good repair and protect its long-term future.

The proposed works also include the fit-out of the byres to provide two en-suite bunkhouses in the eastern byre, to offer overnight accommodation for rental by walkers on the Pennine Way.

Improvements are planned for the existing workshop in the western byre, for private use by the owners.

According to planning documents lodged with Durham County Council, bringing the buildings back into use will increase public access to the listed buildings and improve the regularity of their use and maintenance. The proposed works include:

  • Renewed level, insulated and waterproofed concrete floor construction
  • Internal wall insulation, lining, and decoration using natural, breathable systems
  • Internal roof insulation, lining, and decoration using natural, breathable systems
  • Internal partition walls to separate bunkhouses and form ensuite bathrooms
  • Mechanical and electrical services to provide heating, domestic water supply
  • Provision of kitchenettes

The interior will have a utilitarian aesthetic and atmosphere appropriate to the byres.

The site consists of a number of listed buildings under two listings. The farm provides a good example of an historic upland farm layout, comprising traditional stone slate roofed, random rubble farm buildings.

The byre itself is typical of working farm buildings in this landscape, and does not possess any special characteristics, according to the planning documents.

For example, the doors are not original, they are more modern replacements.