Gothic Farm, 153 High Street, Arlesey, SG15 6SX
Discharge of Condition 1 against CB/21/04872/LB Listed Building: application to regularise removal of damaged external render, in two separate places (kitchen and gable end wall). Replace timber frame structure in gable end wall, specifically the sole plate, all uprights and both storey posts up 1 metre, using air dried oak timbers. Replace riven oak laths and apply three coat haired lime render. information/letter regarding the extent of the works, methods used and a schedule of works to be carried out by Limelight Restoration: "Regarding details for the lime works. Once we have arranged permission, scaffold etc, and we are out of winter, I intend to take off all the old render from the front gable end back to the laths, using a breathable haired / fibred chalk lime putty base / scratch coat and dub coat. Formula: 1 part lime putty, 1 part sharp washed sand 4mm, 1 part medium sand 2mm, 0.5 parts crushed chalk 1mm with Polypropylene Fibres, And a traditional 3 to 1 soft sand and non hydraulic lime for a worked and closed in render coat finished with hand trowel and sponge. Similar will apply to the other large section at the back of the house, using a clay based lime wash"