Agenda and minutes

There were apologies from S. Britton, K. Chhapi and D. Smith.

Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed.

There were no declarations of interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on 19 October 2005 are attached and the Panel is asked to confirm them as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

that the minutes of the meeting of the Panel held on 19 October 2005 be confirmed as a correct record.

There were no matters arising from the minutes.

The Service Director, Environment submits a report on decisions made by the City Council on planning applications previously considered by the Panel.

John Burrows enquired whether the Panel could be informed if an application is refused and a subsequent appeal is made. Officers commented that this could be done where possible but it was not always brought to the attention of Officers.

The Service Director, Environment submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel.

rThe Chair agreed to accept the following two late items:-

1 Knighton Park Road

Enforcement Action

The Panel had previously considered an application for an extension last year. The work was carried out but it didn’t meet with the plans, uPVC doors and windows were installed, wooden mock sash windows were also installed. Other materials such as the wrong type of brick was used. The quoins on the corner of the building were also covered up by the extension. There was also a new set of steps and balcony added to the front of the building in out of keeping materials. The applicant felt that this work was allowed under permitted development rights. The Panels views were sought with regard to enforcement action.

The Panel gave full support to enforcement action for 1 Knighton Park Road. They considered that the extension as built and the unauthorised porch and front steps, to be detrimental to the character of the building and the conservation area. The extension should be rebuilt to the specifications shown on the approved plans.

The Chair agreed to write a letter on behalf of the Panel expressing their concerns to inform the public enquiry.

St Pauls Church, Kirby Road

Pre App Enquiry

Conversion to 26 flats

The Director said that a pre-application enquiry had been received to convert the Church into 26 flats and two offices. The conversion would mean the insertion of four internal floors, with 64 rooflights, ground floor windows would be dropped and the stained glass windows would be moved around the building. There would also be a glass spire installed on top of the tower.

The Panel accept the principle of a conversion in order to secure the future of the building, however they felt that an open office type of use would better suit the building and that the building had not reached the critical stage for an extreme conversion such as this, that would damage the building permanently.

They considered that the proposals were completely inappropriate and intensive and would damage the internal and external character of the listed building.

A)  NATWEST BANK

Planning Application 20051943 & Listed Building Consent 20051948

Internal & external alterations

The Director said the application was for the refurbishment of the interior of the bank, some minor external alterations including modifications to existing signage and additional signs.

The Panel were happy with the internal alterations but the original panelling should remain in the public banking hall. The signage was thought to be excessive and the banner signs and atm sign should be removed from the proposal. They did not like the new shopfront and would like to see a traditional shopfront like that on the Horsefair Street elevation.

B)  BISHOP STREET, REFERENCE LIBRARY

Planning Application 20052061

Lift shaft

The Director said the application was for a proposed new lift shaft on the external rear elevation of the building.

The Panel were happy with the principle of an external lift but required more details. They would like some improvements to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 51.

To consider such other business as, in the opinion of the Chair, ought, by reason of special circumstances, to be considered urgently.

Members are asked to inform the Chair and Committee Administrator in advance of the meeting if they have urgent business that they wish to be considered.

62-64 Churchgate

Officers noted that 62-64 Churchgate had been de-listed. Whilst undertaking work it had become apparent that the building was approximately a hundred years younger than previously thought. The owner was now intending to demolish the building.

General Hospital Building

The General Hospital building had been turned for listing. The reasons given were that too many alterations had taken place on the building, such as the windows had been replaced. There were also better examples of that sort of building elsewhere in the country. It was noted that representatives from the hospital had offered to attend the next meeting to give the Panel a presentation on their development plans.

The meeting closed at 7.35 pm.