Measured Survey For Listed Building

Formerly a public house and now a private residence, Beech Inn is a Grade II Listed detached property, believed to date back to the 16th century.

The property includes a detached two-bedroom annex, currently used as a holiday let, with a car port and access via a gravel driveway. A second gated entrance to the east leads directly into the orchard. The main house sits within a well-defined garden, surrounded by hedging and post & rail fencing, with access to a paddock and orchard to the north and east. The site spans approximately 4.24 acres.

Both the house and annex are brick-built, with the main house featuring tile hanging and a tiled roof, while the annex boasts a clay-tiled roof. Located in a rural area, the property is about 1.3 miles from Marden and 4.5 miles from Staplehurst.

Our surveying services were engaged to support proposals for alterations and a new single-storey garden room. To ensure the highest level of accuracy for this historic property, we conducted a detailed measured survey using advanced 3D laser scanning technology. This allowed us to capture precise measurements of the existing structure, producing highly accurate digital models that the architectural team could work with to design the new extension. This technology ensures that every detail, no matter how small, is accounted for, which is crucial for a property within a conservation area.

Additionally, we carried out a topographical survey of the site, using specialist equipment to map the land’s natural and man-made features. This survey provided vital data on the site’s contours, boundaries, and features such as trees, outbuildings, and pathways, helping the architectural team design an extension that integrates harmoniously with the landscape.

Our deliverables:

• Detailed Floor Plans: These diagrams illustrated the existing layout of the building as well as proposed modifications for the extension.
• Sections: Vertical cross-sections of the building were produced to visually communicate the relationship between the new and existing elements of the existing building.
• 2D CAD Drawings: Precise technical drawings that represent the building and site, which were essential for the planning application and subsequent construction phases.
• Topographical Survey: A comprehensive survey mapping the site’s natural and man-made features, including trees, boundaries, and pathways, essential for site integration and landscape planning.
• Elevations: Detailed drawings showing the exterior views of the building, including proposed alterations, allowing for a clear understanding of the building's visual impact.

These deliverables provided the architectural team with the essential data needed to design the extension and navigate the planning process with accuracy and efficiency.