Agenda and 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 icon 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 icon PDF 121 KB

To make observations on new applications received.

Additional documents:

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.

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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 23rd 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 23rd 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.