Sandhill Park, Bishop's Lydeard - Somerset Council (UA)

Country house c1720. A fire in 2011 caused serious damage to the roof structure and top floor. In 2013 planning permission was granted for an enabling development scheme which has now been completed, although works to the house did not commence. A second phase of works for the conversion of the ancillary buildings and a new roof to the main house, commenced but were not completed. Series of emergency works have been agreed and commenced on site(2023). These works are ongoing.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    SANDHILL PARK HOSPITAL
    Heritage Category:
    Listed Building grade II*
    List Entry Number:
    1295317
    Local Planning Authority:
    Somerset Council (UA)
    Site Type:
    Domestic > Country house

Location

    Building Name:
    Sandhill Park
    Unitary Authority:
    Somerset Council (UA)
    Parish:
    Bishop's Lydeard
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    Taunton Deane
    Region:
    South West

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Very bad
    Occupancy / Use:
    Vacant/not in use
    Priority:
    B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented
    Previous Priority:
    A
    Ownership:
    Private

Contact Details

Rhiannon Rhys 0117 975 0685