Fitted furniture in Grade 2 listed private home?

[Yetty]

I've had a telephone enquiry asking for the supply & fit of a fitted wardrobe for inside a Grade 2 listed private home.
Normally, I'd make the main body in my workshop; then install on-site, with it levelled and secured to the back wall, and trim pieces along the edges.

Would permission from the local authority conservation officer be normally required for this fixed piece of furniture?

 

[woodman2]

Hi-have done similar in a number of Grade 2 listed properties without problem.

Andy

 

[RobinBHM]

I think conservation officers are only concerned if any alterations affect anything of unique historical importance.

If what you are proposing could be theoretically removed, and the room be reinstated as it existed before, that would be a good guide to what is acceptable.

If you are going to use a framing paslode to fix 4x2 onto a wall that has original William Morris wallpaper, there might some slight concern

Allow for plenty of scribing in! Ive seen bedroom floors slope by 4 inches, usually away from the central chimney.

 

[NickWelford]

I live in a grade 2 listed cottage. It seems that pretty much anything goes inside, but the outer must be true to the original. So no double glazing etc. we have secondary DG. A new fitted kitchen was put in recently, and a log burner will go into the fireplace soon. No problems. Doesn't hurt to call local planning office for advice though

 

[Peter Sefton]

I don't think you should have any issues if you are not altering the fabric of the building, or causing any damage to a historic feature.

 

[Yetty]

Your posts are much appreciated. I continue to be amazed at the generousity of you sharing your experiences, thank-you.

 

[Peter Sefton]

Thanks Yetty best of luck with the project.
Peter

 

[riclepp]

Sounds a nice project Yetty, please share your wip though