Martyr Worthy Place Bridgets Lane Martyr Worthy Hampshire SO21 1AW

Proposal

Removal of broken, unusable and unsafe open register cast-iron hob grate in living room to a more efficient, safer and environmentally-friendly stove by Hetas-registered Heron Property Services. The current grate dates from the Victorian era with "T. Elsley" and " No 13" inscribed in to the back of the fire plate (please see "Lalonde Existing" Figs 4-6 for photographic evidence). The fireplace is not Georgian. Thomas Elsley was a Victorian fire place manufacturer. A twin flue 904 chimney liner will be fitted by Hetas-certifed Heron Property Servicves, but there would be no visual change to the appearance of the property. In its place, a Clock Blithfield 5 5kW stove. This has an EnergyRating of A+ and an efficiency rating of 84.3%. The marble mantelpiece would be retained. The open-fire hob grate would be cut out but retained at the property. Pre-app advice was sought and all conditions have been met. The fireplace has been successfully dated, the chimney has been swept and detailed specifications have been submitted (in conjunction with this application).