Agenda and minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed. Minutes: None. |
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Minutes of the meeting held on 14th August 2019 are attached and the Panel is asked to confirm them as a correct record. Minutes: The Panel agreed the notes. |
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CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS The Director of Planning, Development and Transportation submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel. Minutes: A) 24 RUTLAND STREET, ASSURANCE HOUSE Planning Application 20191256
CHANGE OF USE FOR PART OF FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR FROM OFFICE (CLASS B1) TO RESIDENTIAL (CLASS C3); PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF BUILDING; CONSTRUCTION OF 1 X TWO BED FLAT; CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY ELEMENT FOR 1 X THREE BED FLAT
The discussion started with positive comments regarding the retention of the two-storey extension to Yeoman Street and the increased glazing on the corner element. However, the proposed upper extension was criticised as appearing incoherent when read with the retained structure. Their uncomfortable relationship was considered to result from the varying materiality, style and massing of the development, resulting in potential visual harm to historic buildings on the plot and the streetscene of the locality. It was noted that the existing first floor element would appear visually compressed by the top-heavy addition, with reference to the vertical emphasis on the new windows. The Panel expressed doubts regarding the latch cladding (e.g. its extent and resilience).
In all, although the principle of retaining more of the existing structure and adding a light weight extension above was supported, amendments were considered as necessary to tie these two elements together better. It was requested that the composition of the frontage be looked at again, to ensure it complements the existing façade and retains more of existing elements (i.e. the two small parapets).
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B) 4 KNIGHTON PARK ROAD Planning Application 20191480
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND OUTBUILDING; CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING (1 X 2 BED) (CLASS C3) ALTERATIONS
The Panel noted the modest size of the site, and the awkward relationship of the dwelling proposed to the existing house. The design was criticised as being of inadequate quality for its location within a designated locality. The loss of the garden and crude subdivision of the existing plot was considered as harmful to the historic character of the Stoneygate Conservation Area. The principle of such a subdivision, creating a tighter urban grain was objected to, with the poor quality of architecture failing to help ameliorate the harm.
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C) 134-138 REGENT ROAD AND 16 SALISBURY ROAD Planning Application 20191317
CHANGE OF USE OF BUILDING FROM LARGE HMO (SUI GENERIS) TO STUDENT ACCOMMODATION (60 X 1 BED STUDIOS) (SUI GENERIS); REAR GROUND FLOOR EXTENSIONS/ALTERATIONS, PROVISION OF CYCLE AND BIN STORES, NEW ROOF LIGHTS ON FRONT ELEVATION, REPLACEMENT RAINWATER GOODS AND REPLACEMENT WINDOWS ON REAR ELEVATION
The installation of bin and cycle storage projecting above the existing boundary wall to the front in such a prominent location within a conservation area was criticised. Its relocation to a more sheltered location elsewhere within the plot was considered necessary to retain the character of the streetscene.
The Panel considered the light fittings proposed as excessive and commented on their pastiche quality; an alternative in the form of modern up-lighters within the curtilage of the dwellings was advanced. The replacements of rainwater goods with PPC units was unanimously regarded as unacceptable based on the quality and historic merit of ... view the full minutes text for item 112. |