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@BobbyBriggs
Surveyors will say there's asbestos in anything to cover their backs. Yes it's dangerous in large amounts if disturbed, but if you're just planning on ditching the artex then you may as well not disturb it.
Therefore just board over it > plaster skim > paint > job done.
(edit - disclaimer... i take no responsibility for future health damage etc! ;) )