Agenda and minutes

Conservation Advisory Working Party - Tuesday, 8th November, 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 65 KB To consider the minutes of the previous meeting(s) Minutes: Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 18 October, 2016 be agreed as a correct record.
3.	Previously Considered Applications PDF 50 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 58 KB To make observations on new applications received. Additional documents: 16.846.FUL and 16.847.LBC , item 4. PDF 273 KB 16.782.FUL and 16.783.LBC , item 4. PDF 316 KB 16.730.FUL , item 4. PDF 269 KB 16.862.ADV , item 4. PDF 304 KB 16.854.FUL , item 4. PDF 329 KB There are a further 2 documents.View the full list of documents for item 4. Minutes: Resolved:- That the following observations be made on the application listed below:- Maer Hall, Maer 16/00846/FUL & 16/00847/LBC The Working Party approve of the approach to simplify the structure but have some concerns over the technical details where the structure will join to the existing porch. They also question the use of Cotswold stone and whether this is the stone on the main house. Walnut Cottage, Main Road, Betley 16/00782/FUL & 16/00783/LBC The Working Party has no objections to the proposal if materials match the existing building, ie painted brickwork/render and clay tiles – not concrete. The wall details are probably the most important in terms of potential impact on the building and the Conservation Area and details should be approved, particularly the railings which should be of appropriate quality and style. The Old Swan, Swan Bank, Madeley Heath 16/00730/FUL The massing of the proposal is acceptable and if the detail around the arch window/doorway can be simplified and changed to reflect the general character of the building the Working Party has no objections. 64-68 High Street, Newcastle 16/00862/ADV The new sign should be fixed to the existing fascia with no new fixings into the stonework and should be symmetrical. 95-97 High Street, Newcastle 16/00854/FUL The window design is out of character with the building in terms of size and style and proportions. They are unnecessarily fussy and towards the rear should be rearranged in a more sympathetic manner. Fomer Maxims, Lower Street, Newcastle 16/00876/LBC & 16/00877/FUL No objections. Land off York Street, Newcastle 16/00494/REM Despite being an application for reserved matters on design, there are no details provided on materials and the plans are unclear. These details need to be provided before the Working Party can make useful and relevant comments and request that this is provided for its next meeting on 29^th November 2016.
5.	Conservation and Heritage Fund PDF 54 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: The Working Party recommends to the Planning Committee that a grant of £725 be approved at Ebenezer House, Ryecroft, Newcastle.
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.