Agenda and minutes

Conservation Advisory Working Party - Tuesday, 5th September, 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: There were no declarations of interest stated.
2.	Minutes of previous meetings View the background to item 2. To consider the minutes of the previous meeting (To follow) Minutes: Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 14 August, 2017 be agreed as a correct record.
3.	Previously Considered Applications PDF 46 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 55 KB To make observations on new applications received. Additional documents: 17 629 , item 4. PDF 241 KB 17 662 & 671 , item 4. PDF 288 KB 17 681 , item 4. PDF 245 KB 17 687 , item 4. PDF 233 KB 17 695 , item 4. PDF 260 KB 17 703 , item 4. PDF 275 KB Minutes: Resolved:-That the following observations be made on the applications listed below:- The Croft, Main Road, Betley 17/00629/FUL The Working Party had no objections to the proposal. Station House, Newcastle Road, Baldwins Gate 17/00662/LBC The Working Party had concerns over the design of the fanlight given the simplicity of the building itself. Options were suggested for a simpler design or indeed plain glass. There were no objections over the internal changes other than an observation about moving the master bedroom door into the corridor. Corner Cottage, 37 Eccleshall Road, Mucklestone 17/00681/FUL The Working Party had concerns over the extension overwhelming the scale of the original property which was a modest vernacular cottage. They felt that the current clear hierarchy of the existing extensions were challenged by this new proposal to the detriment of the Conservation Area as it changed the nature of the character of the building. The Working Party disliked the introduction of the balcony and Juliet balcony. The increase in the height of the roof should introduce a step down to stay in context with the existing building. 51 Ironmarket, Newcastle 17/00687/FUL The Working Party objects to the shutters as having an unacceptable visual appearance and is contrary to Policy and shop front guidance. They suggest that a bespoke designed gate across the door recess would be a better approach. Thomson, Castle Walk, Newcastle 17/00695/FUL The Working Party had no objections The Square and Village Cinemas, Newcastle 17/007/3/ADV The Working Party had no objections in principle to the improvements but had concerns over the quality and durability of the vinyl panels given they will degrade and fade over time. They suggest a time limited consent or temporary permission. Station House, Baldwins Gate 17/00671/LBC The Working Party had no objections to the proposal.
5.	Any Other Business To consider any business which is urgent within the meaning of Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972. Minutes: The Working Party welcomed the removal of the sign at Brooklyns (Former Ironmarket pub) which they strongly objected to and wished to thank officers for their involvement.