Agenda item

Item 6 was presented and discussed at the same time as Item 7, but the votes were taken separately.

The Planning Officer presented the report and outlined the reasons for refusal as set out in the report. This application was deferred by the Planning Committee in March 2024 and the applicant has submitted an amended scheme and a structural survey. 

The Members had driven past this property the previous day whilst out on site visits.

The Planning Officer presented the amendments and improvements that have been made to the application. There have been changes to the layout and it is now an upside-down house.  The upstairs would now be an open plan living space.  There have also been amendments to the window and door design and also a timber roof structure has now been incorporated.  The amended scheme is an improvement on the original application however there are still concerns over the impact of the change of use and the harm to the setting of the building in the landscape.

The following spoke under the public participation at meetings scheme:

·         Colin Swindell - Elton Parish Council, Supporter

·         Sarah Foster – Agent, Supporter

·         Chris Simm – Peak Engineers, Supporter

A motion to approve the application was proposed and seconded but not voted on.

The main issue discussed was the historic setting of the barn and it’s surroundings.  The conditions that could be imposed were discussed.  The Members  questioned the curtilage and stated that there should be an amendment to reduce the curtilage.

A motion to approve the application with a reduction of the curtilage and subject to conditions was proposed, seconded, 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 other than in accordance with the following approved plans and subject to the following conditions.

2216-02 D – Plans

2216-03 D – Elevations

2216-04 C – Sections & Details

2216-05 B – Window and Door Details

2216-06 B – Stair Detail

2216-500 A – Block Plan

Peak Engineers Overlay 2024-03-25

3 A. No development shall take place until a Written Scheme of Investigation for a programme of level 3 building recording and a programme of archaeological investigation has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and until any pre-start element of the approved scheme has been completed to the written satisfaction of the Local Planning 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 to undertake the works set out within the Written Scheme of Investigation.

B. No development shall take place until the pre-start elements of the scheme have been completed in accordance with the Written Scheme of Investigation approved under part A, and thereafter the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved Written Scheme of Investigation.

C. The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the site investigation and post investigation assessment has been completed in accordance with the programme set out in the 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.

4 The conversion shall be carried out within the shell of the existing building, with any rebuilding limited to that specifically shown on the approved plans.

5 No development shall take place until a scheme for structural and repair works (including schedule of works and methodology for safeguarding the remaining structure, repair and rebuilding works, means of construction and materials) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved details.

6 Notwithstanding the approved plans, prior to the completion or first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted, the curtilage shall be defined by stone walling in accordance with details (including a revised block plan showing a reduced area to the rear patio area; and materials and construction details of boundary walls) which shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

7 The hard surfacing for the parking and turning area and patio shall be carried out prior to the completion or first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted in accordance with details (including materials and specification) which shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

8 The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out other than in complete accordance with section 4.4 of the submitted Supplementary Bat Survey dated August 2023.

9 No external lighting shall be installed other than in accordance with details which shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority

10 At the time of installation all new window and doors shall be factory colour finished or painted in accordance with details (colour and finish) which shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

11 At the time of installation the external surfaces of the shed shall be factory colour finished or painted in accordance with details (colour and finish) which shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

12 The air source heat pump shall be installed before the first occupation of the development hereby permitted in accordance with details (specification and details of any enclosure) which shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

13 Prior to the installation of any new roof slates or tiles, details (including a sample and specification of materials) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved details.

14 Prior to the installation of any rainwater goods, details (including specification, materials and methodology for fixing to the building) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved details.

15 The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the parking and turning areas shown on the approved plans have been laid out, constructed and made available for use. Thereafter the approved parking and turning areas shall be maintained and available for their designated use throughout the lifetime of the development hereby permitted.

16 The package treatment plant shall be installed and operational before the first occupation of the development hereby permitted.

17 All new service lines associated with the development hereby permitted, and on land with the applicant's ownership and control, shall be placed underground and the ground restored to its original condition thereafter.