Agenda and minutes

Conservation Advisory Working Party - Tuesday, 5th July, 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 59 KB To consider the minutes of the previous meeting(s) Minutes: Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 14 June, 2016 be agreed as a correct record.
3.	Previously Considered Applications PDF 80 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 41 KB To make observations on new applications received. Additional documents: 16.450.FUL , item 4. PDF 282 KB Minutes: Resolved:- That the following observations be made on the application listed below:- Land adjacent to Old Farm, Main Road, Betley. 16/00450/FUL The Working Party is still concerned that the building should be positioned closer towards the road to reflect the prevailing pattern of development along the road frontage as this matter has not been addressed in any of the amendments. The design of the house is considered to be unremarkable but unlikely to harm the character of the adjacent Listed Building. Discussion around the treatment of dormers was that lead should be used on the side rather than tile hanging as this is not particularly traditional treatment in this area.
5.	Conservation and Heritage Fund PDF 53 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: Alsagers Bank War Memorial - £196 Resolved: That the Planning Committee be advised that the Working Party recommends that the grant of £196 be offered but is concerned about possible further movement and wants to ensure that the proposed grant work is not abortive if the movement is ongoing and further stabilisation is required. Conservation Officer to liaise with the applicant and contractor.
6.	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.