New Lights In Old Windows

Published February 10, 2024

Over the past 10 years, the Duchy has invested almost £10m in the restoration and repair of its historic and public buildings. This includes a diverse range of initiatives across all Surveys, from works to ensure that heritage buildings remain wind- and water-tight for future generations to enjoy, to larger scale community-led projects and conservation […]

Posted in Latest News | Also tagged Banton's Barns, Head of Rural Restoration, Lancashire Survey, Lara Thompson, repurposing old buildings, Rural restoration, Wyreside estate

Improving Energy Efficiency In Rural Development Projects

Published August 29, 2022

As part of a drive to optimise energy efficiency in our rural developments, the Duchy of Lancaster has teamed up with Green Footsteps Ltd whose objective is to help clients reduce energy use in properties. Banton’s Farm Barns on the Wyreside Estate in Lancashire are being brought back into use and the Duchy has implemented […]

Posted in Latest News | Also tagged Bantons Barn, Bantons Farm, developmenr projects, Duchy Head of Rural Development, Energy efficiency, Green Footsteps, Lancashire Survey, Lara Thompson, sustainability, Wyreside estate

Civic Trust Award For Lancaster Castle

Published April 6, 2022

The refurbishment of Lancaster Castle’s historic courtyards commissioned by the Duchy of Lancaster in 2018 has been awarded a 2022 Civic Trust Award for “the execution and quality of the works….(which offers)….a clear legibility between the historical fabric and new interventions”. Established in 1959 to recognise outstanding architecture, planning and design in the built environment, […]

Posted in Latest News | Also tagged BDP, CEO Nathan Thompson, Civic Trust Awards, conservation, Lancaster Castle

Duchy of Lancaster Newsletter 2021

Published September 23, 2021

To read a copy of the latest Duchy of Lancaster newsletter please click here.

Posted in Latest News, Newsletter | Also tagged Adrian Bayliss, Alex Morrison, Alexandra Carr, Archie Rose, Beagle Welfare, Carol Hawkey, CEO Duchy of Lancaster, Despina Don-Wauchope, environmental responsibility, environmental sustainability, Gleaves Hill Barn, Hanbury Park Farm, Katie Warden, Laura Airton, Lydia Richards, Nathan Thompson, Needwood Estate, Richard Buck, SavoyStrand, Stewart McGarrity, Wards House Farm, Wood End Farm

Bringing Redundant Farm Buildings Back Into Use

Published February 26, 2021

The Duchy of Lancaster has this month applied for planning permission to convert a redundant disused barn, stable block and cart-shed at Bantons Barn on the Wyreside estate in Lancashire into three new residential dwellings. Bantons Farm is located on Chipping Road approximately half a mile south of the picturesque village of Dolphinholme and seven […]

Posted in Latest News | Also tagged conservation, Head of Rural Development, Lancashire Survey, Lara Thompson, rural development, Rural property, sustainable development, Wyreside estate