To consider a report of the Head of Planning, Economy and Regeneration regarding the above application.
Minutes:
The Committee had before it * report of the Head of Planning, Economy and Regeneration regarding the above application.
The Area Team Leader outlined the contents of the report highlighting by way of presentation the widening of the walkway through to the market area, the proposed demolition works, proposed illuminated floorspace and the elevations and section plans for the proposed buildings. Members viewed photographs from various aspects of the site including that from the Fore Street and the market.
Discussion took place regarding:
· The views of the applicant highlighting the proposed connection from Fore Street to the market, the widening of the walkway to provide a safer movement for people to move around the town, the 3 retail units and proposed residences in the centre of the town.
· The view of the Town Council with regard to the architectural heritage, the impact of the proposal on the Conservation Area, whether the development was sensitive and in line with the NPPF and whether the proposal was in accordance with Policy DM2.
· The views of the Ward Members with regard to the fact that the scheme was critical for the town and the market, there were 3 obvious benefits in that the scheme would enhance the area, there would be new retail units and 3 new flats in the town centre.
· Whether the design of the shops was in keeping with the area, although it was felt that there was no particular theme in the design of adjacent buildings.
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning, Economy and Regeneration with the following additional conditions:
No work shall be carried out on site to any external walls or roofs unless particulars of the materials (including the provision of samples where appropriate) to be used for external walls and roofs have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such particulars will include the detailed finish (rough sawn, hand tooled, etc.) Slate hooks shall not be used.
Reason:
To preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area in accordance with policies DM2 and DM27 Local plan part 3 (Development Management Policies).
No work shall be carried construct any external wall unless full details of the coursing, bonding and coping; mortar profile, colour, and texture along with a written detail of the mortar mix, have been be provided in writing and supported with a sample panel to be provided at a time to be agreed in writing. The work shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed details, and the sample panel shall remain available for inspection throughout the duration of the work. Note: on sloping sites, the top of the wall should run with the slope of the land and not be stepped.
Reason:
To preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area in accordance with policies DM2 and DM27 Local plan part 3 (Development Management Policies).
No repointing shall be undertaken on site unless full details, including ... view the full minutes text for item 122