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CONCERNS have been raised about traffic noise from the A49 in a developer s bid to turn a row of four unique Hereford buildings into 10 flats. The striking Georgian and Victorian buildings in Bridge Street have been used as offices, but it now looks like they could be once again turned into homes, if plans are approved by Herefordshire Council. Applicant Jay Rai wants to convert 32, 33, 34 and 35 Bridge Street into 10 flats, but concerns have been raised from the council s environmental health and trading standards department over noise from the nearby A49. Officer Susannah Burrage said she had some concerns regarding the impact of road traffic noise, not only from St Martin s Street but also from the A49 trunk road to the west. ....
THE future of a row unique Hereford buildings has been made clearer after plans to turn them into 10 flats emerged. The striking Georgian and Victorian buildings in Bridge Street have been used as offices, but it now looks like they could be once again turned into homes. In a planning application submitted to Herefordshire Council, applicant Jay Rai wants to convert 32, 33, 34 and 35 Bridge Street into 10 flats. A design and access statement submitted to the council said: The aims of the proposal are to provide a viable residential solution with the minimum of alterations to the buildings. RELATED NEWS: To that end the main facade onto Bridge street will remain as existing, as will most other elevations. It is proposed to rebuild a first floor conservatory in exactly the position of one previously demolished. ....