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The application proposes to rebuild part of the central freestanding wall of Ewell Court House Grotto. The proposal would reuse all saveable materials, carefully rebuilding with lime mortar to match the existing, to make the failing elements sound and capable of continuing to fulfil their intended functions. The proposal would preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the Grade II Listed Building.

Description

Rebuild Central Arch of freestanding wall of Ewell Court House Grotto (Listed Building Consent).

This application was brought before the Planning Committee as the property is owned by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council.

Decision

Following consideration, the Committee resolved unanimously to:

Refer to the Secretary of State with a recommendation to Grant Listed Building Consent subject to the following:

Condition(s):

(1)          The development hereby permitted shall begin before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: In order to comply with Section 18(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

(2)          The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Block Plan [1:500] (Received 10/02/2020)

GRP001/1 Rev 2 Grotto Front Elevation and Extent of Works (Received

10/02/2020)

GRP001/2 Rev 2 Grotto Front Elevation and Extent of Works (Received

10/02/2020)

GRP001/3 Rev 2 Grotto Front Elevation and Extent of Works (Received

10/02/2020)

GRP001/4 Rev 2 Grotto Front Elevation and Extent of Works (Received

10/02/2020)

GRP001/5 Rev 2 Grotto Front Elevation and Extent of Works (Received

10/02/2020)

Heritage Design and Access Statement [February 2020] (Received

10/02/2020)

Ewell Court House Grotto Repairs Specification of Works [January 2020]

(Received 10/02/2020)

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

(3)          All works of making good and repair associated with these proposed works shall match the existing adjacent fabric in material details, finish and design detail, unless otherwise agreed in the approved plans or in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order that the special architectural and historic character of the Grade II Listed Building is safeguarded in accordance with Policy CS5 (The Built Environment) of the Council’s LDF Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM8 (Heritage Assets), DM9 (Townscape Character and Local Distinctiveness) and DM10 (Design Requirements for New Developments (including House Extensions)) of the Council’s Development Management Policies Document (2015).

(4)          Prior to commencement of works a sample of all new bricks shall be made available to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority on site. These shall match those present in place on the affected parts of the wall. The work shall be carried out in accordance with the approved samples.

Reason: In order that the special architectural and historic character of the Grade II Listed Building is safeguarded in accordance with Policy CS5 (The Built Environment) of the Council’s LDF Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM8 (Heritage Assets), DM9 (Townscape Character and Local Distinctiveness) and DM10 (Design Requirements for New Developments (including House Extensions)) of the Council’s Development Management Policies Document (2015).

(5)          Prior to commencement of works a sample of the existing original lime mortar from the wall shall be sent for analysis by a mortar specialist and the mortar mix shall be prepared in accordance the report from that specialist to achieve a matching mix. This report shall be submitted to and approved in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8