Agenda and minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: L. Blood (IHBC)
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed. Minutes: N. Feldmann is the architect for item D) 100 Welford Road, Land Rear Of
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Minutes of the meeting held on 13th September 2017 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, Planning, Transportation and Economic Development submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel. Minutes: A) ST GEORGES CHURCH, RUTLAND STREET Planning Application 20171911 Landscaping; removal of 21 trees including 2 protected by tree preservation order; removal of wall; partial removal of railings
The majority of the panel were in support of the proposal, as the works will enhance the setting of St George’s Church; a grade II* listed building. It was felt that the removal of some trees from within the churchyard would open up views of the church, improving its visual appreciation, making it more of a visual reference point from Orton Square.
The re-use of the existing metal railings was welcomed, but concerns were raised over the relocation of the gravestones; it was recommended that they be repositioned ad-hoc as opposed to in formal rows.
NO OBJECTIONS
Late Item: 1 St Albans Road Pre-application Demolition of part of building; change of use (class A2) and erection of 4 storey rear extension to form student flats
The reduction in height of the proposed rear extension to 4-storey was welcomed by the panel, as it allowed for the extension to better respect the original building, preserving the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. However, it was recommended that the top floor should have a different treatment, breaking up the visual massing of the extension.
Questions were asked over the treatment of the existing ground floor of the original building, fronting onto London Road. It was suggested that the original ground floor openings should be reinstated, but the actual windows didn’t have to replicate the original windows (as seen on historic photographs).
An active use of the ground floor rooms to the front of the original building would be welcomed, increasing the interaction between building and streetscene.
Seek Amendments
B) 7 STANLEY ROAD, EASTFIELD HALL & 7A STANLEY ROAD Planning Application/ Listed Building Consent 20171650, 20171649, 20171973, 20171974 Internal alterations to listed building to facilitate change of use from care home (class C2) to residential (class C3) (1 x 4 bed house) and works to install cctv equipment on front, side and rear elevations Change of use from care home (C2) to residential flats (C3), incorporating internal reconfiguration and alterations required for change of use
7 Stanley Road, Eastfield Hall The panel accepted the proposed change of use from a care-home to a 4-bed residential home, noting that it would reintroduce the original use of the grade II listed building and would open up original spaces, allowing for a better appreciation of the building.
It was recommended that as new doors are required throughout, that the design is carefully controlled (through conditioning).
NO OBJECTIONS
7A Stanley Road Strong objections were raised by the panel over the principle of the proposal, as the subdivision of 7A into 12 residential units is an unacceptable level of subdivision, causing harm to the historic fabric and having a detrimental impact upon the special interest of the listed building.
The works already carried out to the building was considered highly damaging to the historic fabric and it ... view the full minutes text for item 48. |