Agenda item

The Committee considered the next application, number 148001, seeking permission for the conversion of existing barn building to 1no. dwelling including erection of extension and new garage, boundary features and access gates, at Glebe Farm Barn, Fen Road, Owmby by Spital, Market Rasen. There were no updates from the Officer. During the course of the presentation Members heard that the barn was considered to be a non-designated heritage asset as it was listed on the Lincolnshire HER, and dated back to the mid-19^th century. The proposal went beyond the ‘minimal alterations’ requirement of Part A, criteria b of Policy S5 of the Central Lincolnshire local Plan, however significant weight was given to the fact that the conversion would bring back into use a non- designated heritage asset as well as securing its long-term use.

Note:              Councillor D. Dobbie returned to the meeting at 7:55pm

With no speakers registered, the Chairman invited comments. There was overall support for proposal, with Members noting the design and approach had been consulted on, with the proposed design being preferred over previous options.

Having been moved, seconded and voted upon, it was agreed that planning 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.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 as shown on the approved plans and any other document forming part of the application:

·         OMS/01 Site Location Plan

·         OMB_02 Rev B Proposed Floor Plans

·         OMB_03 Rev A Proposed Block Plan

·         OMB_04 Rev B Proposed Elevations

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

3. No development, other than to foundations level on the proposed extension shall take place until details and samples (where stated) of the following materials have been made available on site for inspection and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The proposed development shall only proceed in accordance with the approved materials.

·         Details of the reclaimed Brickwork, fencing and gates to be used in the boundary treatments; Page 140

·         Specifications of Roof Tiles;

·         All new external cladding– Samples to be made available on site for inspection;

·         Specifications of all new windows (including roof lights), doors (including garage door), glazing and joinery details at a scale of 1:20, including colour and finish;

·         Rainwater goods.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure the materials used are appropriate in this sensitive setting in accordance with Policies S53 and S57 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2023 and the NPPF.

4. No development other than to foundation level on the proposed extension shall take place until full details of foul and surface water drainage (including the results of percolation tests) has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained thereafter.

Reason: To ensure adequate drainage facilities are provided to serve the development and to prevent pollution of the water environment in accordance with Policy S21 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2023.

5. The development hereby approved must only be carried out in accordance with the recommendations set out in the Bat Roost and Nesting Bird Potential Survey by Delta Simons dated April 2024.

Reason: In the interest of nature conservation to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policies S60 and S61 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2023

6. All new external and internal 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 safeguard the fabric and appearance of the host building, a non- designated heritage asset in accordance with Policies S53 and S57 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2023.

7. No development other than to foundation level on the proposed extension shall take place until full details until a scheme of ecological enhancements, including the provision of Bat and Bird Boxes and the Owl nest box have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To protect and enhance the biodiversity value of the site to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policies S60 and S61 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

8.Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted, a scheme of landscaping including details of the size, species and position or density of all trees and hedges to be planted, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All planting comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall at the latest be carried out in the first planting season following the occupation of the relevant dwelling; and any landscaping which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development dies, is removed, or becomes seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation.

Reason: To ensure the visual impact of the development on the area is minimised and in the interests of providing biodiversity enhancements in accordance with the requirements of Policies S53, S60 and S61 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

9. Prior to occupation of the approved dwellings evidence must be submitted to the local planning authority that a rainwater harvesting butt of a minimum 100 litres has been installed.

Reason: In the interests of sustainable water management in accordance with policy S12 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

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

10. Notwithstanding the provisions of Class A, AA, B, C, D and E of Schedule 2 Part 1 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order), following the commencement of the development hereby permitted, there shall be no further alterations, windows, additions or enlargement of the dwelling, or additional buildings within its curtilage, unless planning permission has first been granted by the local planning authority.

Reason: To allow the Local Planning Authority to appropriately assess the visual impacts of any alterations to the development in accordance with Policies S53 and S57.