Conversion of parts of building to eight flats, relocation of manager’s flat and secretary's office.

Conversion of parts of building to eight flats, relocation of manager’s flat and secretary’s office.

 

The following updates were reported:

·       Two letters had been received from the agent, points included:

i.         Agreement to contribute £10,167 towards sustainable transport initiatives and off-site play areas and sports facilities.

ii.       The need to satisfy the requirements of the Conservation Manager and English Heritage would add to the conversion costs.

iii.      The project would bring back into use and enables proper preservation of the building.

iv.     The capital injection made to the Club would enable its continuation and was likely to be used in part to restore other parts of the building.

v.       It was considered unlikely that the prospective occupants would own cars.

vi.     It was considered unlikely that the scheme would place additional burden upon the county’s play area resource.

·       A letter had been received from the scheme’s architect stating that conversion and other costs would be higher than normal, owing to the Grade II* listed status.

·       A letter had been received from the Club Secretary which provided details of club membership, advised that several members had expressed interest in the proposed flats, stated that the development was essential to secure the future of the club, and questioned the need for Section 106 contributions.

 

In response to the additional representations, the Senior Planning Officer advised that:

·       The confirmation of the developer’s intent to contribute £10,167 via a Section 106 Agreement had been received too late to enable the amendment of the Heads of Terms as appended to the report.  Therefore, the Head of Terms would be amended to reflect the proposed increased contributions and other minor changes in line with the Council’s standard requirements (£5,040 for the enhancement of off site open space, play and sports provision in the locality and £5,127 for improvements to sustainable transport infrastructure in the locality).  All contributions to be indexed linked and paid back within 10 years of not being spent.

 

Councillor MAF Hubbard, the Local Ward Member, said that there were few Grade II* listed buildings in the locality and the long-term future of this building was a key consideration.  He was generally supportive of the scheme and noted that the Conservation Manager (Historic Buildings) recommended approval.

 

Councillor WJ Walling commented on the present state of the building and felt that the conversion scheme was acceptable.

 

Councillor AT Oliver did not feel that the proposal would result in a satisfactory standard of accommodation and, referring to Policy H17 (Sub-division of existing housing), he felt that the application should be refused.  However, this motion was not seconded.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to complete a planning obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in accordance with the amended Heads of Terms and any additional matters and terms that he considers appropriate.

 

Upon completion of the aforementioned planning obligation officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to issue planning permission subject to the following conditions and any further conditions considered necessary by officers:

 

DCCE2008/0112/F

 

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

 

         Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 

2.      B01 (Samples of external materials).

 

         Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings.

 

3.      C04 (Details of window sections, eaves, verges and barge boards).

 

         Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

4.      C05 (Details of external joinery finishes).

 

         Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

5.      C10 (Details of rooflights).

 

         Reason: To ensure the rooflights do not break the plane of the roof slope in the interests of safeguarding the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

6.      C11 (Specification of guttering and downpipes).

 

         Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

7.      W01 (Foul/surface water drainage).

 

         Reason: To protect the integrity of the public sewerage system.

 

8.      W03 (No drainage run-off to public system).

 

         Reason: To prevent hydraulic overload of the public sewerage system and pollution of the environment.

 

9.      F16 (Restriction of hours during construction).

 

         Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents.

 

10.    F39 (Scheme of refuse storage).

 

         Reason: In the interests of amenity.

 

11.    H29 (Secure covered cycle parking provision).

 

         Reason: To ensure that there is adequate provision for secure covered cycle accommodation within the application site, encouraging alternative modes of transport in accordance with both local and national planning policy.

 

12.    D02 (Archaeological survey and recording).

 

         Reason: A building of archaeological/historic/architectural significance will be affected by the proposed development.  To allow for recording of the building during or prior to development.  The brief will inform the scope of the recording action.

 

Informatives:

 

1.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.

 

2.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt.

 

 

DCCE2008/0114/L

 

Subject to the Secretary of State raising no objection following referral of the application, officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to issue listed building consent subject to the following conditions and any further conditions considered necessary by officers:

 

1.      C01 (Time limit for commencement (Listed Building Consent)).

 

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 18(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

 

2.      B01 (Samples of external materials).

 

Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings.

 

3.      C04 (Details of window sections, eaves, verges and barge boards).

 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

4.      C05 (Details of external joinery finishes).

 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

5.      C10 (Details of rooflights).

 

Reason: To ensure the rooflights do not break the plane of the roof slope in the interests of safeguarding the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

6.      C11 (Specification of guttering and downpipes).

 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

7.      Prior to the commencement of development details of the method of closure of the entrance to the attic space above the billiard room shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The entrance shall be closed and inaccessible to occupants of Flat 8 prior to the first occupation of this unit.

 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest and for the avoidance of doubt.

 

8.      C06 (External finish of flues).

 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

9.      C18 (Details of roofing).

 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

Informatives:

 

1.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.

 

2.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt.