Agenda and draft minutes

Conservation Advisory Working Party - Tuesday, 16th April, 2024 6.30 pm

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 PDF 89 KB To consider the minutes of the previous meeting(s) Minutes: Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 19 March, 2024 be agreed as a correct record.
3.	NEW APPLICATIONS RECEIVED PDF 121 KB To make observations on new applications received. Additional documents: 24.167.FUL The Old Vicarage Mow Cop , item 3. PDF 230 KB 24.146.DEEM3 York Place , item 3. PDF 276 KB 24.190.FUL Summerhouse Wrinehill , item 3. PDF 203 KB 24.202.FUL Morston House , item 3. PDF 251 KB 24.119.FUL 193 High Street Silverdale , item 3. PDF 248 KB 24.244.FUL Renford House , item 3. PDF 251 KB Minutes: Resolved: That the following observations be made on the application listed below:- The Old Vicarage, Mow Cop, 24/00167/FUL & 24/00168/LBC The Working Party had no objections to the proposal. York Place, Newcastle 24/00146/DEEM3 The Working Party were concerned about the appearance of the site following the demolition of the building given how important this area is for the Conservation Area and the town centre. There will be a large void within the streetscene, especially if there are substantial delays with the main proposal. Some members also regretted the loss of the buildings from this era which have left their mark upon the town and become part of the familiar scene with York Place being an appropriate scale and height. There was a preference for the façade to be retained during the building work for as long as possible and that the new building should preferably be in a darker brick. Summerhouse, New Road, Wrinehill 24/00190/FUL The group were happy with the principle of the proposal but felt that its reuse as holiday let should remain subordinate with the curtilage and setting of the Listed Building and there should be no additional enclosure. Morston House, The Midway, Newcastle 24/00202/FUL Members were concerned about the use only being for student accommodation meaning it wouldn’t be easy to re-purpose into the future. The design was disappointing and members felt that the appearacne should have a cohesive relationship with the Midway car park when this was developed as residential. 193 High Street, Silverdale 24/00119/FUL Members felt that the proposal was disappointingly inappropriate and didn’t respond to the character of the properties. It was too large, in the wrong materials and wrong place. Renford House, 24 High Street, Wolstanton 24/00244/FUL The fence is too large in the taller sections and should be reduced to a size similar to the smaller sections. A brick wall would be a better design and colour for the area with a pier next to the gate.
4.	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: An application was considered under urgent business.
5.	URGENT BUSINESS PDF 85 KB To consider any business which is urgent within the meaning of Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972. The following item is considered urgent due to the application being considered at Planning Committee on 23^rd April, 2024. Application for Financial Assistance (Historic Buildings Grants) from the Conservation and Heritage Fund Ashley Congregational Church (Ref: 23/24003/HBG) Minutes: The following item is considered urgent as the application will be debated by the Planning Committee on 23^rd April, 2024. CONSERVATION AND HERITAGE FUND ASHLEY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – 23/24003/HBG The Working Party considered the proposal and fully supported the giving of a grant for the 2 sash windows at the above property.