35 Stonegate
Project Overview
Project: Refurbishment of Grade II* listed building at the end of commercial lease
Client: Oliver Bonas
Contract value: Undisclosed
35 Stonegate is a magnificent Grade II* listed building located in the central historic conservation area of York. Daniel Connal Partnership was appointed by retailer, Oliver Bonas, to undertake a building survey as they approached the end of their lease, with the aim of agreeing an appropriate programme of refurbishment works. Following our survey, Oliver Bonas worked with the landlord to agree the scope of works, after which we prepared and submitted a Listed Building Consent Planning Application. DCP was also appointed as Project Manager and provided Contract Administration, CDM Principal Designer and BSA Principal Designer services on the scheme. The main contractor on the project was Concept Limited.
The project presented several challenges. The shop remained operational for the majority of the programme, requiring careful coordination with the contractor to phase construction activities strategically and minimise disruption to both the client and neighbouring premises in this busy, live environment.
35 Stonegate, York
The Grade II* listing added further complexity:
- Multiple specialist conservators had to be scheduled in a precise sequence.
- All damaged areas required photographic recording and approval of proposed repairs by the conservation architect prior to any works being carried out.
- Due to its listed status, scaffolding could not be tied directly into the building. Instead, a scaffold bridge was installed to provide safe access while keeping the route clear for pedestrians and service/emergency vehicles.
Our survey also identified a redundant boiler containing asbestos in the basement which required removal. Due to its weight this had to be deconstructed in situ. The works were carried out within a negative pressure enclosure, supported by a decontamination unit on the ground floor. This three-day process necessitated temporary close of the shop.
Despite these significant complexities we were delighted that the project was completed with only minor delays and remained under budget.