Renovation project planned for Grade II-listed workingmen’s club
Proposals for renovation works at a Grade-II listed social club on Wearside have been submitted to planning chiefs.
Sunderland City Council’s planning department recently validated applications for Newbottle Workingmen’s SocialClub,offFrontStreetinthe Copt Hill ward.
This included a range of repair works to the building including the replacement of existing timber windows with newtimberfixedboxsashwindows with “slimline double glazing and trickle vents” to all floors and the entrance lobby.
In addition, the plans included the relocation of the existing window extract vent to the front wall and the redecoration of existing stonework and railings to match existing colours.
A design, access, heritage and planning statement submitted with the planning applicationprovidesmoredetails on the development.
It reads: “The current windows are of varying design as theyhavebeenalteredoverthe years, some to fixed pane and the previously openable sash windows have all been fixed shut due to historic break-ins and vandalism.
“Thereisalsoanextractfan to the female toilets window which is to be relocated in the front wall.
“There is no requirement for physically openable windows as the whole premises has mechanical ventilation.”
The supporting document goes on to say: “The new timber double glazed windows will be constructed as a standardboxsashwindowonlywith slim line 12mm double glazing units.
“The windows will be fitted with trickle vents but will be unopenable to combat the chance of further break-ins.
“The double glazing will enhance the thermal resistance of the building and help to reduce the gas consumption for the boilers.
“The windows’ style and materials as well as the standardised white paint colour have been chosen to compliment the stature of the existingbuildingandalsotoprovide longevity of finish once installed as all materials are low maintenance.
“Slimline double glazing also allows for the retention of narrower glazing bars which keep the traditional appearance.
“All of the existing stonework and render will also be repainted white along with the existing railings being repainted black.”