Agenda and minutes

Venue: Astley Room - Castle. View directions

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

To consider the minutes of the previous meeting(s)

 

To follow

Minutes:

Resolved:                 That the minutes of the meeting held on 6 August, 2019 be agreed as a correct record.

3.

Previously Considered Applications

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

To make observations on new applications received.

Minutes:

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

 

 

 

 

Renford House, 24 High Street, Wolstanton   19/00529/FUL

 

 

 

The Working Party is disappointed in the quality of this development proposal especially given the critique of the previous submission, although some members felt that the amended roofline was a slight improvement on the last submission.  This very ordinary flat design lacks any form of modelling and the front entrance to the apartment block is disproportionately small.  The detached houses are unremarkable and the development doesn’t complement the rest of the area.  More finesse is required for this site.  Some members feel the apartment block is inappropriate in terms of its scale and should be 2 or 2.5 storeys.  The proposal should be refused on grounds of poor quality design.

 

The Black Friar PH, High Street, Newcastle 19/00594/ADV

 

The Working Party has no objections.

 

The Black Friar PH, High Street, Newcastle 19/00609/FUL

 

The Working Party does not support this poor quality structure on such a prominent corner of the town centre.  It feels that the existing ornate balustrade on the staircase contrasts with the timber structure.  Staining the timber might help it to be more recessive.  The polycarbonate roof material is also considered unacceptable. 

 

8 Ironmarket, Newcastle   19/00597/FUL

 

The Working Party has major concerns over this development.  The front elevation appears to be an improvement but more details are needed to ensure the quality that would be required for this important street frontage.  Some members of the Working Party suggested creating a flat at ground floor but this was not unanimous.  This proposal is very basic and improvements are needed at the rear to make this development acceptable.  The rear of this property is extremely untidy and unsightly and its appearance really needs to be improved so the flat’s entrance is safe for the residents who will access the dwelling at the rear. It was noted that the street light was located directly on the building next to the upper floor bedroom window which might be distracting. 

 

10 Church Street, Audley  19/00588/FUL & 19/00589/LBC

 

This terrace is highly architecturally significant and nationally important and all materials should be appropriate.  The Working Party objects to the changes to the front elevation as proposed as this neither reflects the existing window that reflects the upper floors, or the large windows on either side to mimic the previous arcaded frontage.  The rear elevation also was intentionally designed and is unique so the outbuildings are also important and sensitive to change.  Some members object to the alterations to the rear particularly the skylight.

 

 

 

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 grant applications to consider.

6.

Urgent 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 were saddened to hear about the devastating fire at Betley Court and want to send good wishes to the owner and offer any help and support they can at this difficult time.