Agenda and minutes

Conservation Advisory Working Party - Tuesday, 11th April, 2017 6.30 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: Dr S Fisher declared an interest in the Article 4 Direction for Watlands Park Conservation Area, being a member of the Watlands Park Residents Association.
2.	Minutes of previous meetings PDF 65 KB To consider the minutes of the previous meeting(s) Minutes: Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 16 March, 2017 be agreed as a correct record.
3.	Previously Considered Applications PDF 89 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 46 KB To make observations on new applications received. Additional documents: 17-00163-FUL Plan , item 4. PDF 329 KB 17-00193-FUL Plan , item 4. PDF 331 KB 17-00241-FUL Plan , item 4. PDF 312 KB Minutes: Resolved:- That the following observations be made on the applications listed below:- The Old Wood, Betley Hall Gardens, Betley 17/00163/FUL The Working Party had no objection to the proposal. They considered that the proposal would not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area as the materials proposed were acceptable and the building was not overly large in scale. Land East of Home Farm, Keele Road, Keele 17/00193/FUL The Working Party considered that the proposed building was a good example of modern architecture that responds to the landscape and works on the site. The relationship of the proposed building to Home Farm, which is on the Register of Locally Important Buildings and Structures, is considered to be acceptable. The use of blue brick as proposed is fully endorsed by the Working Party. Hillcrest, The Holborn, Madeley 17/00241/FUL. The Working Party considered that the development as now proposed is of a more appropriate density that is respectful of the character of this burgage plot than previous proposals. There are no objections to the proposed design of the building, but it is important that conservation area style roof lights are used and that no UPVC windows are approved. The Working Party stated that their preference was for the proposed houses to be constructed in an appropriate brick and tile.
5.	Conservation and Heritage Fund PDF 55 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: Resolved: That the Planning Committee be advised that, with regard to the application for grant assistance for St Margaret’s Church, Church Lane, Betley (16/17005/HBG), the Working Party recommend that the application be approved
6.	Proposed Article 4 Direction for the Brampton and Watlands Park Conservation Areas. PDF 59 KB Minutes: Resolved: That the Planning Committee be advised that the Working Party recommend that the Council make Article 4 Directions for the Brampton and Watlands Park Conservation Areas as set out in the report. With particular regard to the Watlands Park Conservation Area the Working Party considered that the Article 4 Direction is justified as a lot of infill housing has been constructed which is not good quality in appearance and it is necessary to control further development to avoid further unsympathetic alterations damaging the special character of the Conservation Area.
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.