Agenda item

221224/221225 - THE PAVILION, CASTLE GREEN, CASTLE STREET, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR1 2NW

Meeting of Planning and Regulatory Committee, Wednesday 23 November 2022 10.00 am (Item 54.)

Proposals to renovate and improve the existing pavilion building on Castle Green to remove non-sympathetic 20th Century additions, to replace with modern community focused multi-functional spaces, improved youth canoe facilities and reinstate historic pediment & portico.

Decision:

Application approved in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation.

Minutes:

(Councillor Jeremy Milln left the committee to act as the local ward member for the next application)

The senior planning officer gave a presentation on the applications.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking a statement was read aloud to the committee from Mr Burn, local resident, in support of the application. The chairman of the committee exercised his discretion to also allow the applicant to speak in support of the application.

In accordance with the council's constitution the local ward member spoke on the applications. In summary he explained that the application site was in a sensitive location. The applicant had sought to enhance the original features of the pavilion with a complementary contemporary scheme. The design had been carefully developed and the improvements proposed to the pavilion had the potential to be a huge asset to the local community. It was important to recognise the objections of the historic buildings officer and the tension that existed between the proposals in the application and LD1/LD4 of the core strategy.

The committee debated the application.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate.

A motion that application 221224 be approved in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation was proposed by Councillor Polly Andrews and seconded by Councillor Elizabeth Foxton. The motion was put to the vote and was carried unanimously.

A motion that application 221225 be approved in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation was proposed by Councillor Polly Andrews and seconded by a Councillor Elizabeth Foxton. The motion was put to the vote and was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED

a) 221224/F – That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions and any other conditions (amendments) considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:

1.	C01 – Time limit for commencement (full permission)
2.	C07 – Development in accordance with the approved plans ES017 E(0)001 – Site Location Plan and Site Plan ES017 P(0)001A – Proposed Block Plan and Site Plan ES017 P(0)002C – Proposed Sub Ground Floor Plan ES017 P(0)003B – Proposed Ground Floor Plan ES017 P(0)004B – Proposed First Floor Plan ES017 P(0)005B – Proposed South East Elevation ES017 P(0)006B – Proposed South West Elevation ES017 P(0)007B – Proposed North East Elevation ES017 P(0)008B – Proposed Section AA ES017 P(0)009B – Proposed Section BB ES017 P(0)010A – Proposed Outline Sub Ground Floor Structure Plan ES017 P(0)022 – Proposed Site Plan and Visibility of Georgian Façade ES017 P(0)024 – Copper Cladding Precedent ES017 P(0)025 – Proposed Site CMP: Demolition/Crane Use ES017 P(0)026 – Proposed Site CMP: General Works ES017 P(0)027A – Proposed Site Scaffold Layout ES017 P(0)028A – Proposed Canoe Chute Details
3.	The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the Lighting Impact Assessment (Rev. P02) by Services Design Solution Ltd dated 26^th October 2022 and associated appendices (as also updated). At no time shall any external lighting except that approved within these documents be installed or operated in association with the approved development without the prior written approval of the local planning authority. Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area and to ensure that all species are protected and habitats enhanced having regard to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, National Planning Policy Framework, NERC Act 2006 and Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy policies SD1, LD1, LD2, LD3 and LD4.
4.	The approved Construction Environmental Management Plan (v2) dated October 2022 and updated appendices / supporting CMP plans, and the Demolition Method Statement dated 16^th June 2022, shall be implemented and remain in place until all work is complete on site and all equipment and spare materials have finally been removed; unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. Reason: To protect the significance of the Hereford Castle SAM site and to ensure that all species are protected and habitats enhanced having regard to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, National Planning Policy Framework, NERC Act 2006 and Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy policies LD1, LD2, LD3 and LD4.
5.	The community focused multi-functional spaces hereby permitted shall not be open to the public/customers outside the hours of 0800 to 2200 Sundays to Thursdays and 0800 and 2300 Fridays and Saturdays. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the locality and to ensure that all species and the local intrinsically dark riverside setting are protected having regard to the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended), Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981, National Planning Policy Framework, NERC Act 2006 and Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy policies SS6, SD1 and LD1-3.
6.	C48 – Archaeological survey and recording
7.	C50 – Groundworks and foundation design

8.	CB2 – Secure covered cycle parking provision
9.	CDD – Evacuation management plan
10.	No surface water from any increase in the roof area of the building and/or impermeable surfaces within its curtilage shall be allowed to drain directly or indirectly to the public sewerage system. Reason: To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, to protect the health and safety of existing residents and ensure no pollution of or detriment to the environment, in accordance with Policies SD3 and SD4 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy.
11.	Except where otherwise stipulated by condition, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the Arbtech - Tree Protection Plan (TPP 01). Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority and to conform with Policies LD1 and LD3 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.
12.	Thebat roosting mitigation/enhancement measures specified in the Bat Survey Report prepared by Arbtech dated 14^th June 2022 shall be incorporated into a wider Biodiversity Net Gain scheme (including bird nesting features) to be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to first use of the development. The approved scheme shall be implemented and maintained in full hereafter unless otherwise approved in writing by the local planning authority. Reason: To ensure that all species are protected and habitats enhanced having regard to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended), National Planning Policy Framework, NERC Act 2006, Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy policy LD2.
13.	CBK – Restriction on hours during construction

INFORMATIVES:

IP2 – Approval following revisions

I01 – AAI notification

I17 – Need for prior scheduled monument consent

The site is located within the vicinity of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Due to these nearby sensitive receptors and proximity to the channel and location within the floodplain a Bespoke Flood Risk Activity Permit will be required from the Environment Agency.

I25 – Council ownership

b) 221225/L – That listed building consent be granted subject to the following conditions and any other conditions (amendments) considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:

CE7 – LBC time period

C07 – Works in accordance with the approved plans

ES017 E(0)001 – Site Location Plan and Site Plan

ES017 P(0)001A – Proposed Block Plan and Site Plan

ES017 P(0)002C – Proposed Sub Ground Floor Plan

ES017 P(0)003B – Proposed Ground Floor Plan

ES017 P(0)004B – Proposed First Floor Plan

ES017 P(0)005B – Proposed South East Elevation

ES017 P(0)006B – Proposed South West Elevation

ES017 P(0)007B – Proposed North East Elevation

ES017 P(0)008B – Proposed Section AA

ES017 P(0)009B – Proposed Section BB

ES017 P(0)010A – Proposed Outline Sub Ground Floor Structure Plan

ES017 P(0)022 – Proposed Site Plan and Visibility of Georgian Facade

ES017 P(0)024 – Copper Cladding Precedent

ES017 P(0)025 – Proposed Site CMP: Demolition/Crane Use

ES017 P(0)026 – Proposed Site CMP: General Works

ES017 P(0)027A – Proposed Site Scaffold Layout

ES017 P(0)028A – Proposed Canoe Chute Details

With the exception of any site clearance and groundwork, no further works shall take place until details and/or samples of materials to be used externally on walls, roofs and fenestration have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The details to be submitted shall include colours and finishes. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policies SS6, SD1 and LD4 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

A detailed schedule of works, informed by appraisal of the current condition of historic fabric internally and externally, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any works commencing. No work shall be carried out other than in accordance with the approved schedule. All existing original features shall be retained in situ unless it is specifically shown on the approved plans that they are to be removed.

Reason: To safeguard the architectural and historic interest and character of the listed building under Section 16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and in accordance with Policy LD4 of the Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

All routes for mechanical and electrical services and drainage shall be arranged to be visually unobtrusive and cause the minimum disturbance to historic fabric. Details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the relevant sections of works. These shall include types, sizes and positions of soil and vent pipes, waste pipes, rainwater pipes, boiler flues and ventilation terminals, meter boxes, exterior cabling and interior fittings such as radiators, electrical socket outlets and switchplates. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard the architectural and historic interest and character of the listed building, in accordance with Policy LD4 of the Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy , the National Planning Policy Framework and under Section 16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

No works in relation to the new stonework shall commence until a sample panel(s) of all new facing stonework has been provided on site at a minimum size of 1m x 1m and showing the proposed stone types, sizes, colour and texture; and pointing mortar mix, joint thickness and finish profile. Confirmation of the materials and methods shall be approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority and carried out accordingly. The approved sample panel(s) shall be retained on site until the work is completed.

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Section 16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and in accordance with Policy LD4 of the Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

No works shall commence in relation to the new timber door onto the roof terrace until precise details of its joinery have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These shall include 1:2 details and sections and 1:20 elevations; the method & type of glazing; and the colour scheme/surface finish. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard the architectural and historic interest and character of the listed building, in accordance with Policy LD4 of the Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy, the National Planning Policy Framework and under Section 16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

(Councillor Jeremy Milln resumed his seat on the committee)

There was an adjournment at 11:02 a.m.; the meeting reconvened at 11:17

Supporting documents:

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