Part of an historic Sussex village building could be converted into flats

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Proposals are being outlined to convert part of an historic Sussex village building into four flats.

The first and second floor of the building – Jasmine House in Henfield High Street – have been used as offices while the ground floor is used as a flower shop, a cafe and a two-bedroom garden flat.

Planning permission is now being sought from Horsham District Council to carry out alterations to create four one-bedroom flats. The current ground floor businesses – a tea shop and flower shop – will remain if the proposals are approved.

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Jasmine House comprises the northern end of a group of terraced houses with ground floor shops built during the early 19th century as part of the development of Henfield.

Jasmine House in Henfield is Grade II listedJasmine House in Henfield is Grade II listed
Jasmine House in Henfield is Grade II listed

All the buildings in the row are Grade II listed and are within Henfield Conservation Area. Historic building specialists Manorwood, in a statement to the council, say that the main house has suffered from decay and now needs significant repairs.

The building was acquired soon after its construcon in the early 19th century by the Thorns family, who also owned and ran a butcher shop on the ground floor. The building was largely altered to its current appearance in the mid 20th century.

Manorwood say in their statement to the council: “It is considered that through appropriate design and the lack of loss of historic fabric, the proposal results in an extension that has minimal impact on the character and special interest of the listed building and the conservation area, whilst increasing their character by improving the appearance of the rear of the property.”

No decisions have yet been made.

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