Approval of condition no 3 (Written Method Statement) of Listed Building Consent 0/52182 (The reinstatement of floors and roofs in the…

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Approval of condition no 3 (Written Method Statement) of Listed Building Consent 0/52182 (The reinstatement of floors and roofs in the Castle Core, which is referred to as Application 01. The works comprise: - Conservation-led repair works and removal of high-level vegetation - Localised re-pointing in lime mortar, based on recent trials and evidence - New roof structure, combining a mix of traditional and contemporary structural elements, including integration of insulation - Reinstatement of the keep wall and towers, and the southern wall of the kitchen courtyard, where previously collapsed. - Reinstatement of roof finishes. Gutters are increased in capacity to reflect current rainfall and storm events. - New rainwater goods. These will involve a combination of lead chutes/overflows (through parapets), cast iron hoppers and downpipes - Conservation of the remaining floors and reinstatement of floors where missing - Recording and retention of remaining plasterwork and joinery elements, and consequently holding/conservation works where required - New below ground drainage connections (as indicated on drainage plan) - Holding/conservation works to the existing window frames and temporary glazing to windows, with some localised reinstatement - No foul drainage is proposed as part of these works" .(Listed Building Consent))