Agenda and minutes

Conservation Advisory Working Party - Tuesday, 8th September, 2015 7.00 pm

Venue: Committee Room 1. Civic Offices, Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs ST5 2AG

Contact: Geoff Durham 

Items
No. Item

7.

Declarations of Interest

To receive Declarations of Interest from Members on items included in this agenda

 

Minutes:

 

Councillor Naylon declared an interest in item no. 5 and left the room during the discussion. 

Councillor Allport declared an interest in representing Talke, under item 4.

 

8.

Minutes of previous meetings pdf icon PDF 71 KB

To consider the minutes of the previous meeting(s)

Minutes:

Resolved:    That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 17th

August 2015 be agreed as a correct record.

 

9.

Previously Considered Applications pdf icon PDF 33 KB

To receive the decisions of applications which have been previously considered by this Working Party

Minutes:

Resolved:               That the decisions on applications previously considered by this Working Party be received.

10.

New Applications Received pdf icon PDF 56 KB

To make observations on new applications received.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Resolved:-   That the following observations be made on the applications listed below:-

 

App No

Proposed development and name of applicant

Comments

 

 

 

14/00647/FUL

46A Merrial Street, Newcastle

The Working Party thinks that the gates should be timber or a much better design which reflects the features of the building or its surroundings.  It was also felt that solid timber gates would provide greater security when the office was closed.  No objections were raised to the change of use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15/00703/ADV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15/00711/FUL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15/00724/FUL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15/00736/FUL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15/00704/FUL

 

 

15/00685/FUL & 15/00686/ADV

Betley Court Farm, Main Road, Betley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St Giles Church, Church Street, Newcastle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 Sidmouth Ave, Newcastle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Briarwood, Common Lane, Betley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kidsgrove Workings Mans Club

 

57-58 Ironmarket, Newcastle

No objections for temporary signs providing strict timings can be specified for removal after the events but objects to any permanent structures remaining in situ against this significant wall in between events.

 

The Working Party raised the issues over human remains and requirements for correct archaeological procedures.  They had a query over the hatched (?) grassed area by the Unitarian church which was not clear.  They welcomed the separation of the parking area from other landscape features.

 

The Working Party recommends an independent historic assessment of the significance of the side extension which is proposed to be demolished as there is not enough information to make an informed judgement.  They also object to the orientation of the proposed garage which does not reflect the street pattern along Sidmouth Avenue.  The dormer window is inappropriate and should be deleted from the design.  The Working Party supports the house design of the new houses fronting Gower Street as the right approach creating interesting active frontage which will enhance the quality of the built environment on this street.  They support the removal of the fence and erection railings and hedge.

 

The Working Party is happy with the principle of this extension but feels that the drawings’ lack attention to detail and will need conditioning to ensure it will be sympathetic.

 

No objections.

 

 

The Working Party full supports this application but wants to ensure that proposals accord with the draft Shopfront design guide.

 

11.

Conservation and Heritage Fund pdf icon PDF 59 KB

To consider any applications for financial assistance from the Conservation and Heritage Fund which may have been brought to this meeting by the officer

Minutes:

Smithy House, Highway Lane, Keele (£210) and St Thomas Church, Mow Cop (£3,834)

 

Resolved:              That the Planning Committee be advised that the  Working Party recommends that both of these grants be offered to the applicants.

 

12.

Shop Front Design Guide pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Minutes:

 

 

 

Resolved:              The Working Party fully supports the guide and members will direct any individual comments to the Conservation Officer.

 

13.

Urgent Business

To consider any business which is urgent within the meaning of Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972.

Minutes:

The Working Party considered revised plans for 15/00498/FUL and felt the revisions created a fussy appearance and that it was not an improvement on the previous plan which was simpler.  They also preferred that the ground floor treatment of the link was in a blue brick rather than a grey render.

 

Resolved:              That the comments be noted