Agenda and minutes

Conservation Advisory Working Party - Tuesday, 18th September, 2012 7.00 pm

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

Contact: Geoff Durham

Items

No.

Item

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillor Wilkes and Mrs Henshaw.

Declarations of Interest

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

Minutes:

There were none.

Minutes of previous meetings PDF 31 KB

To agree as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 29 August 2012.

Additional documents:

Minutes of Previous Meeting , item 3. PDF 30 KB

Minutes:

Resolved:- That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 29 August 2012 be agreed as a true record with the amendment that Councillors Allport, Mrs Burnett and Robinson’s apologies are recorded.

Previously Considered Applications PDF 19 KB

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

Additional documents:

Minutes:

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

New Applications Received PDF 22 KB

To make observations on new applications received.

Minutes:

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

App No	Proposed Development and Name of Applicant	Comments

12/00458/LBC	Byrne Cottage, Main Road, Betley. Mrs V Edwards. Replace ground floor rear window with timber doors and external flue.	No objections to the new proposed door but the Working Party objected to the external flue due to its appearance and felt that it should be located internally within the chimney breast, as shown. Its impact at roof level would then be minimised.

12/00494/FUL	The Coach House, Butterton Road, Butterton. Mrs S Bradbury. Erection of new brick double garage and store.	No objections to the garage location, but the Working Party felt that some attempt should be made to match the garage design to the house as well as the materials i.e. hipped roof with extending barge boards.

12/00477/LBC	Old Springs Hall, Old Springs, Market Drayton. Mr & Mrs Lee. Extend the depth of 4 windows on the south-west elevation.	No objections.

12/00482/FUL	Lymewood Cottage, The Green, Clayton, Newcastle. Mr & Mrs Mickleburgh. Two storey side extension.	No objections.

12/00485/FUL	Bus stop, land opposite Castle Hill, New Road, Audley. Audley Parish Council. Erection of a bus shelter.	The Working Party objected to the modern design of the shelter in this important and sensitive location. It would harm the appearance of the Conservation Area and alternative and better shelters should be considered.

12/00559/FUL	9 Brunswick Street, Newcastle. Westlands Estates Ltd. Conversion and alterations to comprise ground floor retail unit with single storey rear extension and change of use of first and second floors to 6 residential units.	No objections.

12/00422/LBC	102 London Road, Knighton. Mrs J Smith. Demolition of two lean-to buildings within the curtilage of a Listed Building	No objections.

Applications for Financial Assistance

Minutes:

An application for financial assistance from the Conservation and Heritage Fund for four chest tombs in St Mary’s Churchyard, Mucklestone was received.

Resolved:- That the Planning Committee be recommended to approve a grant of £537 for the repair and restoration of four chest tombs at St Mary’s Church, Mucklestone. Mr Manning suggested that Loggerheads Parish Council apply to the Barracks Trust for the outstanding funding they require.

Any Other Business

Minutes:

The Working Party discussed the possibility of amending the terms and conditions of the Historic Building Grant Fund for a greater percentage to be awarded to heritage assets on a discretionary basis if the circumstances and significance of certain assets warrant it.

The Conservation Officer to prepare a report for the Working party to consider and make recommendations to the Planning Committee in discussion with the Head of Planning and Development and the Portfolio Holder.