Agenda item

Full Application - Extension to provide toilet and alterations to porch to create disabled access at Holy Trinity Church, Edale

Minutes:

It was noted that Members had visited the site on the previous day.

 

The Planning Officer  introduced the report, and set out that although there was a clear need for better toilet facilities, this proposal harmed the significance of the Grade II listed church.  The Officer read out the Conservation Officers objections and explained extensive pre-application discussions had concluded in advice to the applicants that a toilet in the south porch was not the solution, and that the north side of the church would be less harmful and a better option.

 

The following spoke under the Public Participation at Meetings Scheme:

 

·         Rev. Simon Cocksedge, Applicant

·         Ms Naomi Compton, Supporter

·         Mr Mark Parsons, Supporter

·         Cllr Tony Favell, Supporter

 

Members appreciated the dilemma of the Conservation Officer but considered that what was proposed was more practical, and that any harm would be outweighed by public benefit, and that the proposal could be supported with appropriate conditions.

 

A motion to approve the application contrary to Officer recommendation and subject to conditions,  was moved and seconded.

 

The recommendation for approval was moved, seconded, voted on and carried.

 

 

RESOLVED:

 

To APPROVE the application contrary to the Officer Recommendation subject to the following conditions:

 

1.    3 year time limit

2.    Implementation in accordance with specified approved plans

3.    Agree precise architectural details, minor design issues

4.    Natural York stone flags be used for the platform and natural gritstone for edging of paths

5.    Submit and agree precise details of door design prior to installation.

6.    Submit and agree a written scheme for Archaeological building recording and implementation prior to commencement of works

 

 

In accordance with the Authority’s Standing Orders, the meeting voted to continue its business beyond 3 hours.

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 13:05 for a lunch break and reconvened at 13:35.

 

Cllr Harold Laws and Cllr Jason Atkin left the meeting and did not return following the lunch break.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Present:-         Mr P Ancell, Chair

 

                                    Cllr D Birkinshaw, Cllr P Brady, Cllr C Carr, Cllr M Chaplin,

Cllr D Chapman, Mr R Helliwell, Cllr C Howe, Cllr A McCloy,

Cllr J Macrae, Cllr K Potter, Mr K Smith

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