Agenda item

Public Participation

Simon Roper-Pressdee and Elizabeth Breakspeare spoke in support of the application.

The officer introduced the report which recommended refusal due to the scale and size dominating the listed building. He noted the work done between the applicant and officers to address all other issues.

The Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of officers and it was clarified that the proposed extension would be built onto an existing party wall, resulting in the removal of guttering and tiles. It was acknowledged that this could be dealt with by condition should the Committee be minded to approve. The size and scale of the two storey rear extension affected the size and simplicity, and lost the relationship with the outbuilding. The air source heat pump shown on one of the presentation slides was confirmed as not being part of the proposed scheme. 

Members of the public than had the opportunity to address the Committee as detailed above.

The local member, Cllr John Thomson noted that the proposal had both his and the parish council’s full support. He urged the Committee to support the proposal which delivered the needs of the family, allowing them to stay in the village, and would restore the adjoining building and tidy up poor pipe work.

In the debate that followed the Committee noted the late observations tabled at the meeting which confirmed the support of the parish council. The existing extension was not deemed as suitable and the proposal was a quality build. The Committee understood the need for it to be usable.

Resolved:

In respect of N/12/03809/FUL and N/12/03810/LBC:

That authority is delegated to the Area Development Manager to approve both applications subject to conditions to be prepared by Officers and to include a condition relating to the submission and agreement of details in respect of the guttering arrangement with the neighbouring property at 38 High Street, Sherston. This condition to be worded:-

Prior to the commencement of development hereby permitted details  in respect of the proposed works affecting existing gutters on 38 High Street, Sherston and proposals for the provision of new and re-arranged guttering shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and agreed in writing.

REASON: In the interests of providing appropriate and adequate surface water drainage and the protection of the historic fabric of the Listed Building.

N/12/3809/FUL approved as the proposed two storey extension would result in an overall enhancement to the character of the listed building, would not cause significant harm to the architectural and special historic quality of the building, adjacent dwellings and the character and appearance of the Conservation Area; and the proposal would be a sustainable form of development meeting the accommodation requirements of local residents. The development is in accord with Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework, S66(1) and S.72 of the Planning (listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and Policies C3, HE1, & HE4 of the North Wiltshire Local Plan 2011 and Core Policies 57 & 58 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy Pre Submission Draft.

12/03810/LBC approved as the proposed development would not be significantly detrimental to the architectural and historic interest of the listed building, adjacent listed dwelling or cause harm to these heritage assets. The proposals are in accordance with S.16(2) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework.