Application for conversion of grade two listed St Stephens Church, Brough, to be decided by Newark and Sherwood District Council’s planning committee
A grade two listed church could be transformed into a three-bed home if given the go-ahead by councillors this week.
The application, by the The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, to change the use of the church and add an extension is to be considered by Newark and Sherwood District Council’s planning committee on Thursday, January 16.
It is recommended for approval.
The plans are for the Victorian-built St Stephen’s Church, on Fosse Road, Brough, which has not been used by a congregation for many years, but maintains the use classification as a place of worship.
The proposed extension would be brick and clay tile, to correspond with the brick construction of the church. Other proposed external changes are three roof lights, a bat box, new oak-framed doors, and three windows with stone surrounds.
Mature trees heavily shield the site from Fosse Road.
The extension would house one bedroom, while the other two would be in and above the existing chancel, where a second floor would be created. A family bathroom and ensuite would also be included in the chancel area.
The existing nave would remain double height, and contain an open plan kitchen, living, and dining room. Three stained glass windows would be removed.
The porch is proposed to remain as the main entrance to the house, while the vestry would become a rear lobby.
There is currently no vehicular access to the site, and a new three-car driveway is proposed with access from Fosse Road, through a line of mature trees.
Plans for the site have been modified during the planning process to address concerns raised by officers and consultees. It has been brought to the planning committee for decision in line with Collingham Parish Council’s concerns about archaeology, design and highways.
The parish council unanimously objected to the application in November 2024.
Historic England has supported the application, but raised some concerns regarding alterations to the chancel arch, roof insulation and stained-glass windows.
