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Agenda item
Rose Cottage, 4 Gillsmans Hill (HS/LB/21/00664)
Minutes:
Installation of new floor to existing basement store.
Application No.
HS/LB/21/00664
Conservation Area
Yes – Springfield Road
Listed Building
Yes – Grade II
Public Consultation
Yes - 6 letters of objection; and 1 petition of objection.
Councillors Roberts and Scott, having declared a prejudicial interest, left the Council Chamber during discussion of this application. Councillor Cox chaired the meeting for the duration of the item.
Mr Richard, Planning and Assistant Conservation Officer, presented the application for the installation of new floor to existing basement store.
Since publication of the report one further comment was received.
Mr Richards explained that the property was previously compulsorily purchased by East Sussex County Council Highways in order to make way for a new road. The road was never built and the cottage was released back into private ownership. The applicant is also in ownership of 66 Sedlescombe Road South with land from this site being used to provide Rose Cottage with a garden as part of a wider development.
The proposal is to relay the basement floor, which is currently of an earthen appearance, in order to create a habitable space for use as a home office. As this will change the internal appearance of a Grade II listed building, listed building consent is required.
In reference to objections raised regarding land ownership it was confirmed that the applicant has completed a Certificate A notice which states that they are the sole owners of the land in which they are proposing to carry out works. Officers have consulted the Land Registry as a matter of prudence to ascertain which properties own which pieces of land. The title plans have satisfied the council that it’s duties as a Local Planning Authority can be discharged correctly.
The proposal is for a floor consisting of limecrete and lime finish with brick slips and cobbles. A sample of the finish must be submitted for approval as per the proposed conditions. It is concluded that this will cause no harm to the heritage asset and will be of benefit by creating an additional living space.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
Mr Piggott, lead petitioner, was present and spoke against the application. Mr Piggott said the petitioners and objectors support Rose Cottage being reoccupied after a sensitive restoration under proper controls. However, heritage requirements have been violated from 2018 onwards and 10 weeks ago enforcement action was taken. Mr Piggott said the cellar floor should not cause any objections. However, the application is a Trojan horse, raising the matter of sole ownership. Mr Piggott said he had been in possession of Olive Lodge for 30 years and he is not sure why the title plans do not agree the physical boundaries. . Mr Piggott said he was advised that the applicant should mark all adjoining ownership land in blue ink. In 13 applications this has never been shown and the Sedlescombe Road South land should not be considered as, according to the Land Registry, Rose Cottage has no land.
Councillor Marlow-Eastwood proposed approval of the recommendations, seconded by Councillor Williams.
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: 5881/LBP 5881/19/5
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 installation, a sample of the floor finish (either cobble or brick slip) shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. Once approved the works will be carried out utilising the approved floor finish and retained as such thereafter.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 floor finish is reflective of the character and appearance of a Grade II Listed Building.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 not harm the designated heritage asset.Supporting documents:
- MAP HS-LB-21-00664 Rose Cottage, item 303d PDF 410 KB
- HS-LB-21-00664 Rose Cottage, item 303d PDF 97 KB
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