Proposed alterations and extension to 14/15 High Town to form retail unit at ground and first floor level with residential units above.

Proposed alterations and extension to 14/15 High Town to form retail unit at ground and first floor level with residential units above.

 

The Senior Planning Officer reported the receipt of correspondence from the applicant’s agent in response to the concerns of the Georgian Group.

 

The Chairman, speaking in his capacity as the Local Ward Member, noted the considered views of the historic and conservation groups.  He said that, whilst being naturally concerned about additions to historic buildings, this proposal would bring the whole building into use and this should be welcomed given that it had been neglected in parts.

 

Some Members felt that the contemporary design approach of the proposed new extension would have a detrimental impact.  However, other Members noted the need for additional retail floorspace and commented that the juxtaposition of historic and modern architectural styles had worked well in other areas of Hereford.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That planning permission and listed building consent be granted subject to the following conditions:

 

DCCE2006/0723/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.      A06 (Development in accordance with approved plans).

 

         Reason: To ensure adherence to the approved plans in the interests of a satisfactory form of development.

 

3.      D01 (Site investigation – archaeology).

 

         Reason: To ensure the archaeological interest of the site is recorded.

 

4.      F16 (Restriction of hours during construction).

 

         Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents.

 

5.      H29 (Secure cycle parking provision).

 

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

 

Informatives:

 

1.      NC01 - Alterations to submitted/approved plans.

 

2.      ND02 - Area of Archaeological Importance.

 

3.      ND03 - Contact Address.

 

4.      N01 - Access for all.

5.      N03 - Adjoining property rights.

 

6.      N06 - Listed Building Consent.

 

7.      N07 - Housing Standards.

 

8.      N08 – Advertisements.

 

9.      N12 - Shopfront security.

 

10.    N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of Planning Permission.

 

DCCE2006/0722/L:

 

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.   Following the initial strip of the ground floor subsequent to the commencement of development, a photographic recording of 14/15 High Town, Hereford shall be deposited with the Council in accordance with details to be agreed prior to the conducting of said recording.

 

         Reason: In the interests of maintaining a record of the history and development of this site.

 

4.      Prior to the commencement of development a schedule of reclamation of items of architectural and/or historical interest shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the local planning authority. The identified items shall then be reclaimed in accordance with the agreed details.

 

         Reason: In the interests of preserving items of architectural or historic interest associated with this application site.

 

5.      If, during development, items of historical and/or architectural interest not identified under condition 3 are found, a schedule of reclamation shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the local planning authority.  The identified items shall then be reclaimed in accordance with the agreed details.

 

         Reason: In the interests of preserving items of architectural or historic interest associated with this application site.

 

6.      The lath and plaster roof at second floor level to the rear of the timber framed building shall be preserved and left unaltered unless otherwise agreed in writing with the local planning authority.  Furthermore, prior to the commencement of development any additional insulation required for this element shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed details.

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

 

7.      Prior to the commencement of development the proposed finish to the timbers in the panelled room found to the rear of the first floor shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority.  Development shall then be carried out in accordance with the agreed details.

 

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

 

Informatives:

 

1.      NC01 - Alterations to submitted/approved plans.

 

2.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of Listed Building Consent.