Agenda and minutes

The Orchard, Brampton Lodge, Newcastle    20/00856/FUL

The Working Party were supportive of the amended design of the dwelling including its smaller footprint.  They are also generally happy with the detailing but object to the style of door which is in conflict with the arts and crafts style and want the same attention given to the rear elevation.  There is a lack of detail for the guttering, landscaping and garage doors.  For example will the downspouts and hoppers be cast metal?  Some members also felt that the chimneys appeared too small in proportion to the dwelling for this style of house.  Subject to these changes and clearer details as set out above, the group were generally now supportive of this application

Domvilles Farmhouse, Audley  20/01053/FUL & 20/01054/LBC

The group supported the principle of this proposal but felt that changes were required to make the conversion acceptable in terms of its impact on the historic asset.  Firstly the number of rooflights needs to be considerably reduced – they should only used where absolutely necessary and it was suggested that some should be raised higher to gain maximum benefit.  The pitching iron/round window should be deleted in accordance with the proposed amendment.  Members noticed that the window details were not correct on the survey drawings and that the proposed style of windows was not appropriate to the original character of the barn.  This detail needs to be amended on the plans.  Also some windows are recessed into the brickwork and this should be retained within the conversion.  There was a large crack in the gable end which would need to be rectified and members were disappointed to see that neither of the units were accessible. They would like to see at least one unit altered to make one of the bathrooms DDA compliant.  Floor plans indicate that one bedroom is missing a doorway into the room on the ground floor.