Agenda item

The Planning Officer introduced the report on the application by the Peak District National Park Authority.  The current corrugated cement fibre roofing material is nearing the end of its life and the supports in the roof are only strong enough to hold a light roofing material, a dark coloured plastic coated corrugated metal sheet material has been put forward for the replacement.

The following spoke under the Public Participation at Meetings Scheme:-

·         Mr Peter O’Brien -  Objector

Members expressed concerns regarding the use of a plastic coated material due to environmental issues with plastic and the reflective qualities of the finish.

A motion to refuse the application contrary to the officer recommendation was proposed but not seconded.

The Planning Officer confirmed that due to the weak roof support it would not be suitable to use slate for the roofing, but that in keeping with the original roof, it may be possible to replace with corrugated roofing as a like for like replacement.

Members were minded to approve the recommendation with the addition of a condition that specified the new roof would be made of fibre cement.

The motion to approve the application with a condition regarding the use of corrugated fibre cement sheets was moved and seconded.

The motion to approve the application subject to conditions including the material to be used was put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED:

Cllr Andrew McCloy and Cllr Chris Carr left the meeting at 2.40pm following the discussion on this item.