Grandes Rocques bistro owners plan major refurbishment with solar panels and extended balcony
- Grandes Rocques Bar & Bistro in Castel has applied for planning permission for major refurbishment works including solar panel installation and balcony extension
- Energy efficiency measures include 100mm external wall insulation throughout and two high-capacity heat pumps on the east elevation
- The existing chimney will be removed entirely, and the external staircase will be demolished and rebuilt with new safety railings
- Kitchen ventilation will be upgraded with new roof-mounted insulated duct fans, whilst existing ducting will be removed
- The first-floor balcony will be extended with Millboard decking, and various windows and doors will be altered or relocated throughout the building
Grandes Rocques Bar & Bistro in Castel could undergo comprehensive refurbishment that includes the installation of solar panels, an extended balcony, and improved energy efficiency measures.
The proposals, submitted to the Development & Planning Authority by The Drawing Room Limited on behalf of owners Mr and Mrs Bougourd, outline extensive alterations to the Rue de la Saline premises, which have been closed since 2021.
Key elements of the scheme include the installation of solar photovoltaic panels on the roof, the extension of the first-floor balcony, and the complete removal of the existing chimney. The bistro will also see its external staircase demolished and rebuilt, with new railings installed at a height of 1,100mm.
Energy efficiency improvements form a significant part of the application.
Various alterations to windows and doors are also proposed, including the conversion of an existing window to a door on the west elevation and the widening of another doorway.
The ground floor will see modifications to the entrance, which will be moved to align with internal doors, whilst a new fire escape route is being created. The first-floor balcony extension will feature Millboard decking and new balustrades.
Internally, the layout changes affect both the dining and bar areas, with modifications to the kitchen, toilet facilities, and service areas. A dumbwaiter system is included in the plans, linking the ground and first floors.
The proposed works aim to modernise the premises whilst improving its environmental performance through renewable energy generation and enhanced thermal efficiency.
Q&A
Q: What are the main features of the refurbishment?
A: The refurbishment includes solar panel installation, extended balcony, removal of the chimney, new external staircase, 100mm external wall insulation throughout, two high-capacity heat pumps, and upgraded kitchen ventilation system.
Q: Who owns Grandes Rocques Bar & Bistro?
A: The bistro is owned by Mr and Mrs Bougourd. The planning application has been submitted on their behalf by The Drawing Room Limited architectural firm.
Q: Where is the bistro located?
A: Grandes Rocques Bar & Bistro is located at Rue de la Saline in Castel, Guernsey, postcode GY5 7XG, near the Grandes Rocques area.
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