Agenda and minutes

Conservation Advisory Working Party - Monday, 29th February, 2016 7.00 pm

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

Contact: Geoff Durham

Items
No.	Item
1.	Declarations of Interest To receive Declarations of Interest from Members on items included in this agenda Minutes: There were no declarations of interest stated.
2.	Minutes of previous meetings PDF 66 KB To consider the minutes of the previous meeting(s) Minutes: Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 9 February, 2016 be agreed as a correct record.
3.	Previously Considered Applications PDF 83 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.
4.	New Applications Received PDF 60 KB To make observations on new applications received. Additional documents: 15 700 & 15 1078 , item 4. PDF 322 KB 15 1145 , item 4. PDF 306 KB 16 141 , item 4. PDF 669 KB 16 124 & 125 , item 4. PDF 295 KB Minutes: Resolved:-That the following observations be made on the applications listed below:- 15/00700/OUT & 15/01078/LBC Former Orme Centre The Working Party strongly objects to these applications due to the lack of information and attention to detail, particularly in respect of room divisions and treatment of windows, plumbing and vehicular access. There appears to be no justification for the demolition of the existing building which contains some interesting early twentieth century features. The new build element is not innovative and is of poor quality design. It is recommended that a much more detailed submission is produced otherwise the applications should be refused. 15/01145/FUL Land opposite 6, Church Bank, Keele The Working Party objects to the proposal on the grounds that it is overdevelopment of the site that would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. 16/00147/LBC Lloyd Farmhouse, Pinfold Lane, Hales The Working Party has no objections. 16/00124/FUL & 16/00125/ADV Pasta de Piazza, 125, High Street, Newcastle The Working Party queries whether the pavement area for the siting of the street furniture will be delineated in any way and has concerns regarding the lack of detail of the awnings and the signage which makes it very difficult to judge how the proposals relates to the shape of the building.
5.	Stubbs Walk Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan PDF 50 KB Additional documents: Stubbs Walk Consultation Statement final , item 5. PDF 81 KB CAAMP and map feb 2016 appendix B , item 5. PDF 1 MB Minutes: The Working Party thanked the officer for a detailed and very good report. Resolved: That the information be received and the comments noted.
6.	Conservation and Heritage Fund 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: There were no applications
7.	Urgent Business To consider any business which is urgent within the meaning of Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972. Minutes: There was no Urgent Business.