Agenda item

The Committee then considered the final application of the evening, item 6(e) on the agenda, planning application 146815 for the refurbishment of the front façade, replacement roof covering and conversion of upper floor into 1no. residential unit at 1-5 Lord Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2DD. The application had been referred to the Committee as it did not have parking provision, despite this being a requirement following the adoption of the new Central Lincolnshire Local Plan. During the item, Members were given a short presentation about the application, which assessed its designs and policy merits.

Note:              Councillor M. Boles declared a non-pecuniary personal interest that he knew the occupiers of the property but had not discussed the application with them. He had an open mind and would remain in the Chair for the item.

The Chairman invited the agent for the application, Mr Chris Bowen to address the Committee.

In his statement, Mr Bowen highlighted the reason for the application coming before the Committee, noted the recommendation to approve and suggested that the scheme of delegations could be reviewed in order to expedite such applications in the future.

Following invitation from the Chairman, the Development Management Team Leader reiterated the application was being considered by the Committee due to the policy requirement for parking, and that the recommendation was for approval. Members were supportive of the application, noting that there was parking provision in the immediate area.

Having been proposed and seconded, upon taking the vote, 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:

None

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

2.Prior to their installation, details of the colour of the new windows, doors and awnings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved colour shall be used on the new windows doors and awnings and retained thereafter.

Reason: To ensure the use of an appropriate colour within the Conservation Area and in the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the site to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and policies S53 and S57 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

3. Prior to re-roofing, a sample of the natural Welsh slate shall be provided on site or full details submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved slate shall then be used.

Reason: To ensure the use of appropriate materials within the Conservation Area and in the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the site to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and policies S53 and S57 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

4. Prior to the removal of the 2 chimneys, photographs of the existing chimneys, shall be submitted to the local planning authority. The replacement chimneys shall be re-built to match the detailing of the original.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity within the Conservation Area and to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and policies S53 and S57 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

5. Prior to installation, details of the mortar mixes for the rebuilt chimneys and the brick pointing shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved details shall then be used.

Reason: To ensure the use of appropriate materials within the Conservation Area and in the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the site to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and policies S53 and S57 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

6.All new external works and finishes and works of making good to the retained fabric, shall match the existing original work adjacent in respect of methods, detailed execution and finished appearance unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the use of appropriate materials within the Conservation Area and in the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the site to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and policies S53 and S57 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

7.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 details shown on the approved plans: 2440-PP01 dated 14/9/2023, 2440-PP02 dated 15/9/2023, 2440-PP03 and 2440-OS dated 12/05/23 and 122022-03 B dated 24/1/23 and in any other approved documents forming part of the application.

Reason: To ensure the development proceeds in accordance with the approved plans.

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

None