The proposal at Ellice Street comprises alterations and extension to an existing two storey stone house, with the formation of a new dwelling on adjacent land.
Alterations will provide enhanced facilities and living space to the existing home, with new glazed doors opening out onto the rear courtyard beyond.
The new 3 bed dwelling replaces run-down old garages, and is designed to create a family home with open plan living at ground floor and 3 bedrooms at first floor level. The living space will include direct access to a private rear courtyard.
On top of the stone wall will sit a rendered volume, which takes inspiration from nearby traditional fishing lofts - where dark material sits above paler stone. The long horizontal entrance references the existing garage doors, creating a link to the historic use of the site.
A large picture window defines the west elevation at first floor level taking advantage of the views beyond. This threshold is lined in Corten steel, making reference to the ship building history of the seaside location and is tonally sympathetic to the pan tile roofs of surrounding properties