Damaged Nissen huts at Newport mansion could be rebuilt
A pair of wartime Nissen huts in the grounds of a mansion could be recreated after being damaged during restoration work.
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The outbuildings in the grounds of Great Chatwell House, near Newport, were found to be structurally unsound after the roofs were removed during work to convert them into a 'granny annex'.
An application has now been submitted to South Staffordshire Council to rebuild the huts from the original masonry, in line with the original plans.
A statement by Noma architects, on behalf of the developer, said Great Chatwell House was a Grade II listed building dating back to the 18th century, but the huts themselves did not form part of the listing.
It said that the main farmhouse, which was once used as the village dairy, had recently been refurbished, and a subsequent planning consent granted to renovate the two Nissen huts, and replace the roofs, had been approved.
