Agenda item

Installation of a poly-roof liquid membrane and roofing system to the high-level area of Bourne Hall to create a waterproofing layer and thermal upgrade.

Description:

Installation of a poly-roof liquid membrane and roofing system to the high level area of Bourne Hall to create a waterproofing layer and thermal upgrade.

Officer Recommendation:

Approval, subject to conditions and informatives.

Officer Presentation:

The Committee received a presentation on the application from the Planning Development Team Leader. She provided a verbal update to the Committee as follows:

Condition 2 had been amended as follows:

2)         Approved Plans

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority, the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the plans numbered:

Location Plan – dated 21.11.2025

Block Plan – dated 18.11.2025

A-04-02 – Existing High Level Re-Roofing Detail – dated 05.02.2026

A-04-03 – Proposed High Level Re-Roofing Detail – dated 05.02.2026

Section Drawing – received 05.02.2026

A-04-04 Proposed Replacement area’ – dated 05.02.2026

13301 – received 18.02.2026

Reason: For avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans and to ensure a satisfactory external appearance in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy 2007 and Policies DM8, DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015.

This update was noted by the Committee.

Public Speaking:

No speakers registered to speak on this application.

Decision:

Following consideration, Councillor Phil Neale proposed a motion that the Officer recommendation be agreed as set out in the report, and as verbally updated by the Planning Development Team Leader during her presentation. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Alison Kelly.

The Committee unanimously resolved to,

Grant Planning Permission subject to the following Conditions and Informatives:

Conditions

(1)          Timescale

The development hereby permitted shall be commenced within three years from the date of this decision.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

(2)          Approved Plans

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority, the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the plans numbered:

Location Plan – dated 21.11.2025

Block Plan – dated 18.11.2025

A-04-02 – Existing High Level Re-Roofing Detail – dated 05.02.2026

A-04-03 – Proposed High Level Re-Roofing Detail – dated 05.02.2026

Section Drawing – received 05.02.2026

A-04-04 Proposed Replacement area’ – dated 05.02.2026

13301 – received 18.02.2026

Reason: For avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans and to ensure a satisfactory external appearance in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy 2007 and Policies DM8, DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015.

Informatives

(1)          Positive and Proactive Discussion

In dealing with the application the Council has implemented the requirement in the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive way. We have made available detailed advice in the form or our statutory policies in the Core Strategy, Supplementary Planning Documents, Planning Briefs and other informal written guidance, as well as offering a full pre-application advice service, to ensure that the applicant has been given every opportunity to submit an application which is likely to be considered favourably.

(2)          Building Control

Your attention is drawn to the need to comply with the relevant provisions of the Building Regulations, the Building Acts and other related legislation. These cover such works as the demolition of existing buildings, the erection of a new building or structure, the extension or alteration to a building, change of use of buildings, installation of services, underpinning works, and fire safety/means of escape works. Notice of intention to demolish existing buildings must be given to the Council’s Building Control Service at https://ebcsltd.co.uk/ at least 6 weeks before work starts. A completed application form together with detailed plans must be submitted for approval before any building work is commenced.

(3)          Working Hours

When undertaking building work, please be considerate to your neighbours and do not undertake work before 8am or after 6pm Monday to Friday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday or at any time on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Furthermore, please ensure that all vehicles associated with the construction of the development hereby approved are properly washed and cleaned to prevent the passage of mud and dirt onto the adjoining highway.

You are advised that the Council does have formal powers to control noise and nuisance under The Control of Pollution Act 1974, the Clean Air Acts and other relevant legislation. For further information and advice, please contact - Environmental Health Department Pollution Section.

(4)          Listed Building Consent

This permission does not grant listed building consent for the works, for which separate consent is required under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act) 1990.