Agenda item

Former Epsom Post Office 74 High Street Epsom KT19 8BE (19/01667/LBA)

Internal and external demolition, refurbishment and extension to building (Listed Building Consent) in association with application reference 19/01397/REM.

Minutes:

The Committee received a report detailing Internal and external demolition, refurbishment and extension to building (Listed Building Consent) in association with application reference 19/01397/REM.

This application was brought before the Planning Committee as it had been called in by Town Ward Councillor, Councillor Neil Dallen.

The Committee noted that there was an update report on this item, which had been published as a supplement to the agenda prior to the meeting.

Decision

Planning permission is PERMITTED subject to the following conditions:

Condition(s):

(1)         The works hereby granted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent.

Reason: To comply with Section 18 (1) (a) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended by Section 52 (4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

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

3722 03 (08) A Proposed Sections

3722 03 (03) B Proposed Demolitions & Alterations Sheet 1 of 2

3722 03 (04) B Proposed Demolitions & Alterations Sheet 2 of 2

3722 03 (07) C Proposed Elevations

3722 03 (01) D Proposed Floor plan

3722.03(10) Conservatory Detail  

3722.03(11)A Proposed HVAC Roof Plan Sheet 1

3722.03(12)A Proposed HVAC Roof Plan Sheet 2

3722.03(14) Bin Store Detail  

3722.03(13)B Proposed HVAC External Elevations _ Layout

3722.03(15)B Proposed External Finishes_Layout

Reason: For avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning, as required by Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy 2007.

(3)         The external materials to be used in the development hereby permitted shall be in accordance with those shown on drawing 3722.03(15) B Proposed External Finishes and the samples submitted on 24.10.19.

Reason: To secure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of the visual amenities and character of the locality in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM8, DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

(4)         All new or replacement external chimneys, flues, extract ducts vents, grilles and meter housings shall be installed in accordance with drawings 3722.03(11)A Proposed HVAC Roof Plan Sheet 1, 3722.03(12)B Proposed HVAC Roof Plan Sheet 2 and 3722.03(13)B Proposed HVAC External Elevations _ Layout

Reason: To safeguard the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM8, DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

Informative(s):

(1)          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, in order to ensure that the applicant has been given every opportunity to submit an application which is likely to be considered favourably.

(2)          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 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.

Note: Councillor Colin Keane and Councillor Peter O’Donovan informed the meeting that they had lost connection to the virtual meeting during the Committee’s consideration of information relating to this item. Accordingly, they did not vote on this item.

 

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