HH-05: Skimming Factory

Location and Zoning Information

Address

831 Lichfield Rd, Lichfield
Corner Kinloch and Lichfield Rds
R D 2
PUTĀRURU

Current Owner

NV & JF Hannay

Legal Description

Sec 21A Selwyn Settlement Blk X Patetere North SD

Zoning

Rural Lifestyle Zone

Valuation Number

0541304400

Google Maps Link

Lat:-38.104824, Long:175.817805

Architecture

Date of Construction

1910

Materials

Heart totara weatherboard with iron roof in original portion of house.

Architecture/Engineer/Builder

Unknown

Condition

Generally good. New roof 2001. Owners undertaking repairs and restoration. Converted to residence by Lowe family in 1923. Some additions (including bedroom near veranda) made however date unknown. (HNZPT).

Original Site Recommendation

HNZPT Ref: 4236. Heritage Advisor, HNZPT.

Current Use

Private residence

Statement of Significance

(1 Historical) - reflects important or representative aspects of South Waikato history. Structure dates from period of early settlement in South Waikato and early dairy history in South Waikato. (11 Context) - Forms part of a wider historical landscape.

District Plan Rules

Demolition - DIS.  Protection focus - 1. Mitigate the effects of demolition by requiring the applicant to provide Historical Building Documentation (HBD) which should include: the structure history, photographic documentation and measurements of the item prior to removal. To mitigate the loss of a rare building type - Skimming factory - emphasis should be placed on recording how the building operated as a Skimming factory and recording any internal or external features that relate to use.

Alterations necessary for the primary purpose of improving structural performance, fire safety or physical access – CON -Refer to HH-R2.  Other Additions/Alterations - DIS.  Protection focus - 1 & 11. Effects can be mitigated/remedied through; a) HBD - See mitigating the effects of demolition. b) Design Rules: 1.The overall visual character/shape of the original building should be identifiable. The addition should not dominate the existing building. The parts of the front and side elevations visible from the street should be retained. Additions should be to the rear of the building.

Repair of the Structure - PER. Refer to HH-R1.  Protection focus - 11. If repair to the structure is proposed the materials used for the exterior walls should be similar in type, dimensions and profile as the existing exterior fabric of the building.

Re-Use/Change of Use - PER.  Refer to HH-R1.  Protection focus - 1.

Internal Changes - PER.

Relocation - DIS. Protection focus 1 and 11.

Disturbance of the site surface/earthworks - Note: Any place that was associated with human activity prior to 1900 and is able to provide evidence relating to the history of New Zealand is an 'archaeological site' (refer to definition of 'archaeological site' in Section 2 of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014). All archaeological sites are protected under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 and approval from Heritage New Zealand must be obtained prior to destroying, damaging or modifying any site. Accordingly, where this site on which a building is located is an 'archaeological site' and the building is to be repaired, added to, relocated or demolished and this involves disturbance to the surface and/or subsurface of the site, approval from Heritage New Zealand is required.

History

The skimming factory was constructed in 1910 for the NZ Dairy Association. First skimming factory built in the region, operated for three seasons and closed with the advent of home separation. The Lowe family converted the building into a family home in 1923.  Joseph Lowe farmed 10 acres and worked for the Taupo Totara Timber Co. (HNZPT). Also known as DewDropInn.