Agenda and minutes

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 icon PDF 61 KB

To consider the minutes of the previous meeting(s)

Minutes:

Resolved:                 That the minutes of the meeting held on 22 May, 2018 be agreed as a correct record.

3.

Previously Considered Applications pdf icon 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 icon PDF 42 KB

To make observations on new applications received.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

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

 

The Old Church, Acton Lane, Acton 18/00409/FUL

 

The Working Party noted that the building was built in 1906/7 by renowned architect Reginald Longden.  The Party object to the proposed extension considering that it overwhelms the original building.  Any extension should be subordinate to the Chapel (including having a roof that is lower than the original) and should be linear in form rather than at right angles to the Chapel as currently proposed.  Features of the Chapel should be reflected in the design of the extension and recognise that the building is a former Chapel rather than a barn.  In addition the Working Party considers that the extensions should be constructed in materials that are sympathetic to the existing Chapel.

 

 

 

210 Aston Cottage, School Lane, Aston 1800378/FUL

 

Some concern was expressed about the height of the building but overall the Working Party had no objections.

 

2 Lancaster Avenue, Newcastle 18/00394/FUL

 

 

 

 

 

The Working Party considered that they could not object to the use of UPVC windows given the context of the site, bearing in mind the design and appearance of the windows in the adjoining property and the existing UPVC windows in the ground floor bay of this property.  They were in favour of the vertical glazing bars that are proposed in the first floor bay window, but consider that these should be applied externally.  In addition the design of the windows should include horns, and should have a matt finish.

 

 

 

 

 

The Orme Centre, Orme Road, Newcastle 18/00183/FUL &18/00367/LBC

 

 

 

 

 

The Working Party were pleased that the proposals have developed some way since they previously commented but still consider that the proposals involve an insensitive insertion into this building.  The Working Party considers that the ‘pod’ should be independent of the structure of the building.  They wish to see at their next meeting more details as how the ‘pod’ will be constructed as well as an artist impression/visualisation of how the ‘pod’ will be seen within the hall.

 

 

 

 

5.

Conservation and Heritage Fund

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:

There were no applications.

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.

7.

Any Other Business

Minutes:

 

(i)         It was agreed that the start time of the meeting would remain at 6.30pm.

 

(ii)        The Working Party expressed the view that Wenslie Naylon, former member of the Party, should be invited as an expert.  It was agreed that the Constitution of the Party be checked to establish whether that would be possible.