Planning secured for restoration works to the Grade II* listed, Leas Lift in Folkestone.
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On behalf of the Folkestone Leas Lift CIO, DHA secured planning and listed building consent for restoration works to the Grade II* listed, Leas Lift in Folkestone.
The lift was constructed in 1885 and is one of only three remaining water-balanced lifts in the country, providing an important insight into Folkestone’s cultural heritage as a seaside town and playing a significant role in public memory.
The lift was closed in 2017 due to insifficient funds for repairs, however with extensive community support, Folkestone Leas Lift Company Charity has secured round one National Lottery Heritage Fund development phase funding to enable this important restoration project to become a reality.
The need to restore this important structure was recognised through its placement on Historic England’s ‘Heritage at Risk’ register and the team have welcomed the opportunity to work closely with Historic England on this project.
The extension of the lower station to provide a café, as well as the provision visitor facilities, a ticket office and exhibition space, will help to support the long-term maintenance and operation of the structure. This is alongside sustainability measures, which have been a core focus of the project to ensure that the lift is self-sufficient and can achieve its aim of being carbon net zero.
For more information about the Leas Lift and the fundraising efforts, please visit www.leaslift.co.uk.
People who worked on this project
Alex has worked at DHA for over 15 years and became Managing Director in 2016. As well as the day to day running of the business, Alex remains passionate about planning and development and enjoys getting out and about meeting clients and discussing the various options how DHA can maximise the value of their land.
Danielle is an Associate Director and leads our Viability team as well as running a large caseload of planning projects.
Jessica joined DHA Planning in July 2021 having graduated with a degree in Human Geography BA (Hons) IND from the University of Leeds. As part of her degree, she completed a placement year in financial compliance and HR.
Sectors we work in
We are particularly proud of our track record of securing planning consent for valuable community facilities on behalf of both public and private sector clients – from village halls to libraries and pre-schools.
DHA have a long track record of work within the leisure sector, having secured consent for projects including ice rinks, football stadia and training complexes, sport pavilions, equestrian training centres and countless leisure centres. Each project comes with its own unique set of circumstances and design needs and DHA are adept at responding to these, working collaboratively with the design team to identify and mitigate any planning risks whilst promoting the many benefits such projects deliver.
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