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The Chairman invited the Committee to consider application number 140156 for extension and alterations to existing community centre, including the removal of the portable timber frame building and construction of proposed community room with toilets, offices and staff facilities at The Old School 8 Market Rasen Road Dunholme Lincoln. With no Officer update, the Chairman invited the only registered speaker, Councillor S. England, to address the Committee.

Councillor England thanked the Committee and stated he was speaking as Ward Member for the application. He wished to state that he fully supported the application and Officer recommendation to grant permission. He offered local knowledge as to the use of the building and the benefit to the local area. He explained that the proposals would enhance both the building and the local community. He spoke highly of the proposal and requested his colleagues to kindly approve the application.

The Chairman thanked Councillor England for his comments and, having fully supported the application and moved the recommendation from the Chair, invited Members to discuss the application. Members were supportive of the application and, those who were aware of the work undertaken by people involved with the building, praised the commitment to the local community.

Having been proposed and seconded, it was unanimously agreed that permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions.

Conditions stating the time by which the development must be commenced:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To conform with Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

Conditions which apply or require matters to be agreed before the development commenced:

2. No development shall take place until a written scheme of archaeological investigation has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority (see notes to applicants below). The local planning authority shall be notified in writing of the intention to commence the archaeological investigations in accordance with the approved written scheme, at least 14 days before the said commencement. This scheme shall include the following:

1. An assessment of significance and proposed mitigation strategy (i.e. preservation by record, preservation in situ or a mix of these elements).

2. A methodology and timetable of site investigation and recording.

3. Provision for site analysis.

4. Provision for publication and dissemination of analysis and records.

5. Provision for archive deposition.

6. Nomination of a competent person/organisation to undertake the work.

Reason: To ensure the preparation and implementation of an appropriate scheme of archaeological mitigation and in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework.

Conditions which apply or are to be observed during the course of the development:

3. With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the following drawings: 11455 05M dated 08/09/2020, 11455 06G dated 03/11/2020, 11455 07 F dated 02/11/2020 and 11455 08B dated 03/09/2020. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the approved plans and in any other approved documents forming part of the application.

Reason: To ensure the development proceeds in accordance with the approved plans and to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework.

4. No development, other than to foundations level shall take place until the proposed new walling, roofing, windows, doors and other external materials have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall thereafter be constructed in accordance with the approved details. The details submitted shall include; the proposed colour finish, rainwater goods and type of pointing to be used.

Reason: To ensure the use of appropriate materials to safeguard the character and appearance of this non-designated heritage asset and the street scene in accordance with the NPPF and Policies LP17, LP25 and LP26 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

5. No development, other than to foundations level shall take place until a scheme for the disposal of foul and surface waters (including the results of soakaway/percolation tests) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details (see notes to the applicant below).

Reason: To ensure adequate drainage facilities are provided to serve the development in accordance with Policy LP14 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

6. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the mitigation measures outlined in the submitted Flood Risk Assessment received 03/12/2019.

Reason: To reduce the risk and impact of flooding on the approved development and its occupants in accordance with LP14 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan, National Planning Policy Framework.

7. The development shall proceed wholly in accordance with the approved scheme of archaeological works approved by condition 2 of this permission.

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory archaeological investigation and retrieval of archaeological finds in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework

Conditions which apply or relate to matters which are to be observed following completion of the development:

8. Following the archaeological site work referred to in condition 8 a written report of the findings of the work shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority within 3 months of the said site work being completed.

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory archaeological investigation and retrieval of archaeological finds in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework

9. The report referred to in condition 9 and any artefactual evidence recovered from the site shall be deposited within 6 months of the archaeological site work being completed in accordance with a methodology and in a location to be agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory archaeological investigation and retrieval of archaeological finds in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework.

10. The use hereby permitted under this permission shall not operate outside the following times:

 Daily opening times (Monday to Sunday) – 9.00 am to 10.00 pm throughout the year.

Reason: To protect the amenities of adjoining properties and the locality in general in accordance with the NPPF and Policy LP26 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.