Agenda item

Full application - residential conversion and minor extension - former primitive Methodist chapel, East Bank, Winster

Minutes:

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

 

The Planning officer introduced the report and stated that in paragraph 7 of the report for item 11 and in paragraph 6 of the report for item 12 the windows referred to were timber not cast iron.  Following his introduction the officer also added 2 additional conditions to the recommendation to cover the omission of 2 roof lights and the removal of permitted development rights for new openings around the building.

 

The following spoke under the public participation at meetings scheme:

 

·         Ms Judy Hinsliff, Objector

·         Mr David Minto, Objector

·         Mr Tom Crooks, Agent.

 

In response to Members’ queries officers stated that the application was for open market housing but that it may be used for holiday letting first, the class use would be C3 which includes holiday letting.  If there was an issue regarding the bedrock under the racked seating making it unsafe to remove it then an amended application would be required.

 

The recommendation for approval subject to conditions, including the additional conditions, was moved and seconded.  The motion was put to the vote and carried.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

 

1.    The development hereby permitted shall be begun within 3 years from the date of this permission.

2.    The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the submitted plans.

3.    Notwithstanding the submitted proposed plans and details, the arch-headed windows to the north and east elevations shall only be replaced on a like for like basis. 

4.    Prior to the occupation of the dwellinghouse or the replacement of the archheaded windows in the northern elevation details of how views out of these windows are to be obscured shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Authority. Thereafter, the dwellinghouse shall not be occupied until the measures as approved have been fully implemented, and the obscuring shall be so maintained throughout the lifetime of the development.

5.    Prior to the occupation of the dwellinghouse details of the proposed holly hedge, including spacing of plants and extent of the hedgerow, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority.  Thereafter the dwellinghouse shall not be occupied until the approved hedgerow has been planted. Any plants dying within the first five years of planting shall be replaced by same type and size within the next planting season.

6.    The hedgerow approved under Condition 5 shall be allowed to grow to a height of 1.8m and shall thereafter be maintained between 1.8m and 2m in height throughout the lifetime of the development.

7.    Notwithstanding the submitted plans, the proposed flue that projects through the roof of the main body of the building shall be omitted from the development.

8.    Details on how the cement mortar will be removed from walls; and details of the proposed mortar mix(es) including aggregate /sand type and colour, and the proposed joint profile shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority, prior to the commencement of this work. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details.

9.    Full details of the two rooflights proposed within the single storey annexes shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority, prior to the commencement of this work. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details. 

10.  Details of the slate vent and its position shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority, prior to the commencement of this work. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details.

11.  The new downpipes shall be cast iron and their finish shall match the other rainwater goods on the building. The downpipes shall not be fixed to the quoins unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Authority. 

12.  Details of the proposed stone repairs and making good walls following the removal of modern features, including identification of the masonry to be repaired/ replaced and the repair methods and materials proposed, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority, prior to the commencement of this work. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details. 

13.  The new exterior lights shall not be fixed to the keystones above the door. 

14.  Details of the weather strips proposed to the existing doors shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority, prior to the commencement of this work. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details. 

15.  Full details of all new exterior doors, including design, materials, dimensions, frames, finish, new thresholds, door furniture, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority, prior to the commencement of this work.  Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details. 

16.  Full details of the new window opening, surround (lintel and cill), and window, including design, dimensions, glazing bars, glazing type, mouldings, finishes and window furniture, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority, prior to the commencement of this work. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details. 

17.  Full details of the alterations proposed to the brick lined openings within the west elevation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority, prior to the commencement of this work. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details.

18.  Full details of the proposed facing materials for the extension, including samples of the proposed roof coverings and stone, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority, prior to the commencement of this work.  Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details. 

19.  Details of the boiler flue proposed within the west elevation of the extension, including exact position, dimensions, materials and finish(es), shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority, prior to the commencement of this work. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details. 

20.  Details of the new doorway and door to replace the modern window within the west elevation of the existing single storey annex shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority, prior to the commencement of this work.  Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details.

21.  All new pipework shall be run internally. 

22.  Details of the proposed repair and redecoration of the historic railings at the east end of the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority prior to the commencement of this work. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details. 

23.  Details of the new external lantern shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority, prior to the commencement of this work. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details. 

24.  Other than that shown on the approved plans there shall be no external lighting within the application site area. 

25.  Details of the metal screen proposed along the south-east retaining wall shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority prior to the commencement of this work. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details. 

26.  Full details of the gate, new steps and handrail proposed at the north-east side of the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority, prior to the commencement of this work. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details. 

27.  Details of all facing materials proposed for the air source heat pump enclosure, including roof coverings, walling, doors and rainwater goods, shall be submitted to and approved in writing with the Authority prior to the commencement of this work. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details. 

28.  Prior to any works commencing a construction management plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Authority. Details shall include routes for construction traffic, parking/turning for construction traffic, storage of plant and materials, pedestrian and cyclist protection, and proposed temporary traffic management. 

29.  Development shall proceed only in complete accordance with the submitted protected species report. 

30.  The proposed planting shall be undertaken in the first planting season following the felling of the yew tree. 

31.  Any works within the root protection areas of the two retained yew trees shall be undertaken only in accordance with the requirements of BS5837 (British Standard for Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction Recommendations)  

32.  a) No development shall take place until a Written Scheme of Investigation for a scheme of archaeological works has been submitted to and approved by the National Park Authority in writing, and until any pre-start element of the approved scheme has been completed to the written satisfaction of the National Park Authority. The scheme shall include an assessment of significance and research questions; and

1. The programme and methodology of site investigation and recording; 2. The programme for post investigation assessment;

3. Provision to be made for analysis of the site investigation and recording;

4. Provision to be made for publication and dissemination of the analysis and records of the site investigation;

5. Provision to be made for archive deposition of the analysis and records of the site investigation;

6. Nomination of a competent person or persons/organization undertake the works set out within the Written Scheme of Investigation.

b) No development shall take place other than in accordance with the archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation approved under part (a). c) The development shall not be occupied until the site investigation and post investigation assessment has been completed in accordance with the programme set out in the archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation approved under part (a) and the provision to be made for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition has been secured. 

33.  Omission of 2 roof lights

34.  Remove permitted development rights for new openings around the building.

35.  Scheme to be provided for the removal of pews and investigation of ground conditions underneath.

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