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A community hub, offices and homes to provide a heart to the village of Wraxall.
We want to see the Battleaxes and the surrounding site restored as central feature of village life in Wraxall.
The Battleaxes public house has been a notable landmark in Wraxall for over 140 years. Since closing in March 2020, it has unfortunately become uneconomic to continue as a business.
However, our proposals are designed to inject new life into the heart of Wraxall - The Battleaxes will be a place to meet, live, work, pick up groceries, grab a coffee or take part in a local club. We intend to return the Grade 2 Listed building to active use whilst respecting its historical character and making better use of this historic building.
By creating a multi-purpose development, we hope to unite local communities as well as bring in new jobs and investment from further afield.
The Proposal
The proposals consist of:
Refurbishment of the existing Grade ll listed building; part retention of licenced space, with change of use of remainder to become a multi-use business and local community hub, a farm shop, licenced cafe and on the first floor, retention of ancillary bed & breakfast accommodation.
• To the south elevation will be a new-build extension over two levels with rooftop solar PV panels which will provide office accommodation for Studio HIVE and Architecture by Studio HIVE.
• Within the existing car park we propose 7no. new, ‘low-energy’ homes.
• Within one of the existing barns we plan a small flexible retail space for use by local crafts people.
• Internal and external fabric repairs and window refurbishment, refurbishment of boundary walls and out-buildings,
• Improvement of Green Space on site with enhancement of existing and addition of new green infrastructure.
Grade II Listed Building
returned to original use for the community, respecting historical character.
Local Business
Infrastructure to support local businesses and start ups and improve local economy. Sustainable office extension, flexible spaces, cafe/bar, community space and flexible working.
Reinstating Green Spaces
Replacing large hard surfacing areas with soft landscaping and shared gardens, reinstating green spaces
7 New Homes
Providing residential accommodation, 7 low energy contemporary homes
Parking
Providing cycle and car parking within the site for residents and visitors, including disabled spaces and EV charging
