Agenda item

17/02426/FUL & 17/03041/LBC - Poppy Cottage, Downton

Two Storey Rear Extension (Resubmission of 16/05522/FUL).

Minutes:

Public Participation

Adam Mussell spoke in support of the application

Jonathon Ross (architect) spoke in support of the application

 

The Planning Team Leader, Adam Madge introduced a report which recommended that the application for a two storey rear extension (Resubmission of 16/05522/FUL) be refused.

 

Key details were stated to include that the design has changed significantly with a much more traditional looking first floor design, incorporating a thatched roof.

 

A previous application had come before the committee in September 2016.

 

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the Officer.

 

Details were sought on the broader issues of the application, such as how it would sit with the barn at the back. It was noted that the proposed development would leave a relatively small outdoor space at the rear with the barn already in place. The Conservation Officer had not been in attendance, however it was stated that it was the Conservation Officers concern that the scale of the proposed development including ground and first floor, would impact on this grade 2 listed building.

 

Members of the public then had the opportunity to present their views to the Committee as detailed above.

 

The Unitary Division Member; Cllr Clewer then spoke in support of the application. He felt that the design this time was far more in keeping with the property. The issue, he felt was whether there was a reason to overcome the substantial harm if this was to be approved.

 

No objections had been received from the parish council, and the Downton Society was extremely supportive of the application.

 

The Chairman, Cllr Westmoreland then moved the motion for approval, this was seconded by Cllr Smale.

 

A debate the ensued where key points were raised including that the report makes clear reference that loss of the chimney and barn at the rear of property was not suitable. The Conservation Officer and Natural England had both raised concerns.

 

This was a family home, not a dwelling house. The development would remove the poor modern 2004 extension and would replace it with something sensitive and in keeping in its place. The current design proposal was a vast improvement on the previous, there were also no neighbour objections.

 

The Chairman, Cllr Westmoreland moved for Approval, this was seconded by Cllr Smale.

Resolved

That Planning Permission be granted for application 17/02426/FUL, with the following conditions:

 

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

REASON: To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

 

DRG No. 15/1887/LOC1       10/03/2017

DRG No. 15/1887/OS1         10/03/2017

DRG No. 15/1887/101          10/03/2017

DRG No. 15/1887/102          10/03/2017

DRG No. 15/1887/103          10/03/2017

 

REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

Notwithstanding the approved drawings, no works shall commence until details of the following have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

 

(i)          Large scale details of proposed eaves and verges (1:5 section);

(ii)         The choice of brick for the herringbone pattern work will be submitted to the local planning authority for approval.  Once approved a sample panel of the herringbone brickwork, pointed with lime mortar shall be made available on site and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to the commencement of the brickwork. The parapets will be capped in Bath stone.

(iii)        The rainwater goods will be round or half round cast iron and painted.

(iv)        The render shall be a lime render.

(v)         A structural report identifying how the new roof will be constructed and what impact it will have on the existing roof at the point of intersection (i.e. how the rafters of the existing roof will be impacted upon).

 

The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

REASON: The matter is required to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority before development commences in order that the development is undertaken in an acceptable manner, in the interests of preserving the character and appearance of the listed building and its setting.

 

Prior to occupation of the extension hereby approved, the new roof will be constructed in combed wheat reed with a flush wrap over ridge not a block ridge as indicated on the drawings.

 

REASON: In the interests of preserving the character and appearance of the listed building and its setting.

 

Notwithstanding the approved drawings, the new windows will be single glazed, flush-framed timber painted windows. Details at a scale of 1:5 including sections (vertical and horizontal) shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval prior to any works commencing on site.

 

REASON: The matter is required to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority before development commences in order that the development is undertaken in an acceptable manner, in the interests of preserving the character and appearance of the listed building and its setting.

 

 

Resolved

That Planning Permission be granted for application 17/03041/LBC, with the following conditions:

 

1.    The works for which Listed Building Consent is hereby granted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent.

 

REASON: To comply with the provisions of Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.    The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

 

DRG No. 15/1887/LOC1       10/03/2017

DRG No. 15/1887/OS1         10/03/2017

DRG No. 15/1887/101          10/03/2017

DRG No. 15/1887/102          10/03/2017

DRG No. 15/1887/103          10/03/2017

 

REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

 

Cllr McLennan noted his dissent at the decision.

 

It was also noted that the Committee asked for the Conservation Officer to attend future meetings where they had registered concerns or objections.

 

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