Bidwells Home
Search Bidwells

Search Bidwells

Talk to the people behind the exciting things we do at Bidwells.

View our offices

Our people

loader
    Sorry, there were no results for your search. Please try again loader
      See all our people
      What we do/ Our Projects/ Kings High School

      Sensitively converting a former school site of 140+ years, located in a conservation area to 118 residential units

      The Butts - Kings High School.JPG
      Kings High School

      Client:
      Corstorphine & Wright Architects

      Location
      Warwick

      Related pages

      Transforming this complex site in the heart of Warwick came with its challenges. Converting listed buildings, including some demolition, and adding 118 new residential units in a way that would be approved by Warwick District Council, Historic England and the local community - was a challenge our heritage experts could deliver on.

      We were appointed by Corstorphine & Wright Architects on behalf of their private client to bring forward a viable residential scheme, whilst being respectful to the historic and Grade II and II* listed buildings on the site.

      A location of real local interest, and with our project lead being a former conservation officer herself, we were best placed to robustly research the site, to guide the architects’ planning proposals - identify and mitigate any potential contentious areas and outline the likely planning conditions early.

      Working with Warwick District Council, Historic England and the local community and within the client’s tight timescale, we successfully negotiated with the Council, getting them onboard over just two pre-applications, and negotiated with Historic England who commented that they had confidence in the scheme and saw real value in the extent of our work.

      Listed building protection was important, but it was also a delight to be able to save the students messages in a small cupboard from the 1950s.

      Chapel Street - Kings High School.JPG
      Aite A - Kings High School.JPG

      Our role was critical in supporting the Architect to deliver the best possible proposal, with consent achieved in just over 1 year. Appropriate parties were engaged and the duration of this process was significantly shortened due to our robust approach and experience.

      Key contact

      Get in touch with our team

      Cambridge, Bidwell House

      Kate Hannelly-Brown

      Partner, Heritage and Design
      View Kate Hannelly-Brown's profile

      Share this project