Agenda item

Development of 98 apartments/dwellings, including conversion of the Grade II* Listed Woodcote Grove and Grade II Listed Stable Block, with parking, access, landscaping and other associated works, following the demolition of the existing reprographics centre and conference centre (Listed Building Consent)

Description

Development of 98 apartments/dwellings, including conversion of the Grade II* Listed Woodcote Grove and Grade II Listed Stable Block, with parking, access, landscaping and other associated works, following the demolition of the existing reprographics centre and conference centre (Listed Building Consent).

Decision

The Committee noted a presentation from the Planning Development Officer.

Following consideration, the Committee resolve unanimously that:

The Application for Listed Building Consent be SUPPORTED and referred to the Secretary of State subject to the following:

Part A: Refer to Secretary of State with a recommendation to grant Listed Building Consent, subject to proposed conditions

Part B: Following confirmation from the Secretary of State that the matter is not to be called in, delegation be given to the Head of Planning to determine the application securing:

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 2005.

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

LOC – Site Location Plan – Rev B – dated 19.05.2019

BLOC – Proposed Block Plan – Rev A – dated 31.07.2019

001 - Existing Site Plan – dated 26.07.2019

002 - Existing Coach House – Rev B – dated 30.07.2019

003 - Existing Conference Centre – Rev A – dated 26.07.2019

004 - Existing Woodcote Grove – Plans – Rev A – dated 26.07.2019

005 - Existing Woodcote Grove – Elevations – Rev A – dated 26.07.2019

006 - Existing Atkins Office Building – Ground Floor Plan – Rev A – dated 26.07.2019

007 - Existing Atkins Office Building – Typical Floor Plan – Rev A – dated 26.07.2019

008 - Existing Atkins Office Building – Elevations - Rev A – dated 26.07.2019

009 - Existing Atkins Office Building - Elevations - Rev A – dated 26.07.19

010 - Existing Reprographics Centre – Floor Plans and Elevations - Rev A – dated 26.07.2019

011 – Proposed Site Plan – Rev R – dated 28.07.2020

020 – Block A - Floor Plans – Rev D – dated 18.12.2019

021 – Block A – Elevations – Rev D- dated 27.03.2020

022 – Block B - Floor Plans & Elevations – Rev B – dated 30.07.2019

023 – Block C and D – Ground Floor Plan – Rev B – dated 31.07.2019

024 – Block C and D – First Floor Plan – Rev B – dated 31.07.2019

025 – Block C – Elevations – Rev B - dated 31.07.2019

026 - Block D – Elevations – Rev B - dated 31.07.2019

027 - Block E - Floor Plans – Rev C – dated 30.10.2019

028 - Block E – Elevations – Rev B – dated 31.07.2019

029 - Block F - Lower Ground Floor Plan – Rev F – dated 30.07.2020

030 - Block F - Upper Ground Floor Plan – Rev G – dated 05.02.2020

031 – Block F - First & Second Floor Plan – Rev H – dated 05.02.2020

032 - Block F - Third Floor Plan – Rev G – dated 27.01.2020

033 - Block F - Fourth Floor Plan – Rev E – dated 17.12.2019

035 – Block F - Elevations Sheet 1 – Rev G - dated 27.01.2020

036 – Block F – Elevations – Rev G – dated 27.01.2020

037 - Block F - Detailed Bay Sections– Rev A – dated 27.01.2020

038 - Block F - Detailed Bay Sections - Rev A – dated 27.01.2020

039 - Block F - Detailed Bay Sections– Rev A – dated 27.01.2020

040 - Site Sections AA-FF – Rev E – dated 27.01.2020

041 - Site Sections– Rev E - dated 27.01.2020

042 - Block E - Site Boundary Treatment – dated 05.02.2020

050 - Bin Stores - Plans and Elevations – dated 31.07.2019

J4/01030 – Fence Standard Install Details – dated 04.01.2017

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans to comply with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007)

(3)          All works of making good and repair associated with the proposed works shall match the existing adjacent fabric in material details, finish and design detail, unless otherwise agreed in the plans approved in this planning consent

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

(4)          Prior to the commencement of works, a survey of the Grade II* Listed Woodcote Grove including a photographic survey shall be prepared to record its condition prior to development and shall show all areas associated with the approved works including exposed historic fabric. The said report shall be submitted to the local the planning authority for approval and copies sent to the borough library at Bourne Hall

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

(5)          Prior to commencement of works, specifications of works with section drawings through the Grade II* Listed Woodcote Grove, showing proposed changes in floor levels around introduced steps and stairs and their existing materials altered by those changes shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority. No works shall commence until these specifications are approved and shall carried out in accordance with the approved specifications.

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

(6)          The timber double doors in the archway of Grade II Stables Block shall be retained and maintained accordingly.

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

(7)          The existing main central doors of Grade II* Listed Woodcote Grove shall be retained and maintained accordingly.

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

(8)          Prior to commencement of works, specifications of works showing changes to provide metal balustrading with a narrow steel handrail and vertical spindles to the wing terraces of Grade II* Listed Woodcote Grove shall be submitted. No works shall commence until these specifications are approved and shall carried out in accordance with the approved specifications.

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

(9)          Prior to the commencement of works to the Chalk Lane boundary wall a method statement with detail drawings (at a scale 1:10) is required to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, showing the exact location and detail design of the entrance, with an assessment of the historic significance of those parts of the wall to be removed. No work relating to this entrance shall comment until the local authority has approved these documents.

Reason: To safeguard the special architectural and historic interest of the listed buildings and in the interest of the character and appearance of the conservation area 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