6.1 The aim of the restoration work is to save the building from collapse, enhance and interpret the Wilderspin connection and to bring the school back into an appropriate community use.
Specifically this will entail:
a) reversing the deterioration of the building
b) refurbishment using approved conservation techniques as outlined by English Heritage and PPG15.
c) preservation for future generations
6.2 Specific issues to be considered when agreeing the mix of end-users, and therefore the detailed building work to be undertaken, will include:
- Undertaking a "recording brief" before refurbishment starts, using appropriately qualified and experienced practitioners.
- Use the findings from such a recording brief to refine the details of the Conservation Plan and refurbishment work.
- Preserve the existing footprint as far as possible, allowing alterations only if there is no alternative to facilitate the proposed end use.
- No end use should diminish the building’s architectural merit or historical context.
- Investigate the extent and nature of the original school yard as a vital element of the Wilderspin method and consider the possibility of partial or complete reinstatement if appropriate.
- Re-open blocked windows in the former masters house.
- Retain as much of the original layout as the end use allows.
- Re-create the Wilderspin Classroom in the western arms of the H, to include appropriate interpretative material for public and schools’ use.
- Retain & enhanced the Wilderspin connection.
- All essential alterations to be fully documented before, during and after refurbishment.
- Establish a preventative maintenance plan for the refurbished building.
- Ensure universal access to all facilities/services provided within the refurbished school.
- Visitor facilities to include public toilets and information point.
- Undertake a structural survey.
- Undertake an archaeological survey.