A closed Cowes funeral directors that served the town for decades could become a three floor house.
Christopher Galbraith has applied to the Isle of Wight Council for prior approval to turn F. L. Lloyd Funeral Directors, which dates back to 1960, into a house with bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen and reception rooms.
Submitted designs also show a ground floor with a playroom, lounge, open plan kitchen, diner and sitting room.
On the first and second floors there would be four bedrooms including a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.
His proposal involves an internal conversion of the current Bridge Road building with the removal of some non-supporting stud walls, according to the published application form.
The document said:
“The building will be assessed for structural integrity and any necessary works carried out, damp proofing and full insulation will be installed in compliance with building regulations and any works will be carried out with approval of building control.
“The internal rooms of the property will be positioned in place to line up with existing windows allowing natural light into all habitable rooms.”
Mr Galbraith’s application also mentions that there is a vehicle repair garage in close proximity to the site.
Island Autotechnics is behind the building and is open during the day between 8.30am and 5.30pm.
In reference to the garage, the form said:
“Having spoke with residents in the area, they have not noticed any loud noise from the garage and say the area is very quiet.
“Therefore, I believe the impacts of noise are very low. However, with replacing the windows and insulating the property this will reduce the impact of any outside noise considerably.”
The site is otherwise said to be surrounded by residential properties and outside of any conservation area.
A public consultation on the proposal finishes on November 15 and a decision is expected on December 10.
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