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Agenda item
40 Marina (HS/LB/20/00231)
Minutes:
Proposal
Proposed new shop front including pavement lights, rear fenestration changes, minor internal changes. Change of use to mixed use E and F1 under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020.
Application No
HS/LB/20/00231
Conservation Area
Yes - Burtons' St. Leonards
Listed Building
Grade II
Public Consultation
Yes – 7 letters of objection and 1 petition of objection
The Assistant Planning and Conservation Officer presented the Listed Building Consent application for proposed new shop front including pavement lights, rear fenestration changes, minor internal changes. Change of use to mixed use E and F1 under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020.
Two late comments were received after the publication of the report. Both were letters of objection similar in theme to previously received comments.
The property was originally a 17-bedroom dwelling, since converted into shops and subsequently amalgamated to form a department store. In more recent years the amalgamation has been reversed back into single units. The proposed new shop front will be of great benefit to the heritage asset and replaces a 1970’s shop front which was detrimental to the area. Overall the proposal does not cause any harm and will not involve the removal of historic fabric.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
The petitioner, Mrs Mount, spoke against the application. Mrs Mount said that although the sound proofing will meet building regulations it is unclear how effective it will be as modern building regulations are not always appropriate for historic buildings. The regulations acknowledge in Part E that there should be special consideration for this type of building.
The agent, Mr Derhun, spoke in favour of the application. Mr Derhun apologised for advising his client that he could demolish the rear structure without approval. The structure was a 1970’s blockwork construction and was detrimental to the fabric of the building. The ultimate goal is to get the property back to its original status and breathe new life into the building.
There were no questions to the petitioner or agent.
The Assistant Planning and Conservation Officer said that whilst he understood the concerns regarding the soundproofing it would be a waste of a good opportunity to enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the listed building, to not allow this use. Both the agent and the applicant have been reminded that it is a criminal offence to carry out works to a listed building without consent. However, Mr Derhun is correct in that the significance of the fabric removed is negligible.
There were no questions to the officer.
Councillor O’Callaghan proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Davies, to approve Listed Building Consent as set out in the resolution below.
RESOLVED - (unanimously) that Listed Building Consent be granted subject to the following conditions:
1. The works hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
SD/725/01a, SD/725/02c, SD/725/03b, SD/725/04d, SD/725/05a and SD/725/06a
2. The work to which this consent relates shall be begun before the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this consent is granted.
3. Prior to plastering works commencing at basement level, details of lime based materials to be used for plastering and refinishing the rear basement room are to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. The plastering works as approved shall be completed prior to commencement of the use hereby approved.
Reasons:
1. For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2. This condition is imposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 18 of
the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
3. To ensure the materials used do not harm the designated heritage asset.
Notes to the Applicant
1. Failure to comply with any condition imposed on this consent may result in enforcement action without further warning.
2. Statement of positive engagement: In dealing with this application Hastings Borough Council has actively sought to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner, in accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The reason for granting this consent is:
1. National Planning Policy Framework Section 16 applies. The works proposed will positively enhance the designated heritage asset.
Supporting documents:
- MAP_HS_LB_20_00231_40 Marina, item 220c PDF 346 KB
- HS-LB-20-00231 40 Marina final, item 220c PDF 271 KB
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