1989
Bothy Planning Permission

This is a planning permission decision notice Ref 89/D/411 dated 13 November 1989 granted to Mr T James for "Conversion of Bothy and outbuildingsto dwelling and alterations to access at Rudchester Manor, Heddon-on-the-Wall (as amended by plans received 25th September 1989)".

There are conditions attached including:
- commencing within 5 years
- ...precise details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external walls and roof of the building have been submitted to and approved by the Local Palnning Authority"
- The access shall be fully implemented in accordance with the submitted plans prior to the occupation of the dwelling"
- Two parking spaces shall be provided prior to the occupation of the dwelling, and kept permanently available for use"

We do not have the detailed planning permission or drawings, but it is clear from the available maps and photographs that:

(1) The Bothy was extended to include the two adjacent sections of tractor shed shown in the 20th Century photographs, these were re-roofed, and a front hall added:

(2) One section of the buildings at the entrance to the drive, was demolished: