Agenda item

The Committee considered this report (Agenda Item 4(3)), concerning Planning Application 25/00733/LBC, as part of the debate for Agenda Item 4(2).

Debate

38.Councillor Paul Kander proposed to reject Officer’s recommendation and grant listed building consent subject to conditions, including a condition that the property not be split into multiple properties. This was seconded by Councillor Clive Taylor.

39.   The Chairman invited Members of the Committee to vote on the proposal by Councillor Kander, seconded by Councillor Taylor, to grant planning permission. At the vote the motion was carried.

RESOLVED that Development Manager be authorised to grant conditional listed building consent which would include a condition that the property not be split into multiple properties.

Conditions

1.    Commencement

The works hereby granted listed building consent shall begin no later than three years from the date of this decision.

Reason: To comply with Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990

2.    Approved plan

This listed building consent relates only to work described on the drawings/and/or/in the documents identified below:

231013-01 - Location Plan & Proposed Site Plan received on 27/03/2025

231013-02 - Proposed Site Plan received on 27/03/2025

231013-03 - Proposed North and West Elevation received on 27/03/2025

231013-03 - Proposed South and East Elevation received on 27/03/2025

Cover Letter received on 10/04/2025

Heritage Statement received on 31/03/2025

Design and Access Statement received on 10/04/2025

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Bat Roost Assessment) received on 27/03/2025

The works shall be carried out in strict conformity with the approved plans and associated approved submitted information.

Reason: To clarify what has been approved under this consent in order to protect the special architectural or historic interest of the building.

3.    Approved materials

The materials, finishes, new windows and doors to be used in the development hereby permitted shall be as specified on the plans, within the Design and Access Heritage Statement, and the application forms. Where stated that materials shall match the existing, those materials shall match those on the existing development in colour, size, texture and bond.

Reason:   To ensure that the materials are appropriate to the special architectural or historic interest of the building.  This condition is imposed in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policies SP9, DM9 and DM10 of the West Berkshire Local Plan Review 2023-2041.

4.    Windows/doors

No new external doors and windows shall be fitted until working drawings (scale 1:20, 1:10, 1:5, half or full size etc.) fully detailing the new / or replacement windows and/or external doors (cross sections for full glazing bars, sills, heads etc.) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out using the approved specification and retained thereafter.

Reason: To ensure that the proposed works can be effected without detriment to the special architectural and historic interest of the heritage assets and to ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to comply with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policies SP9, DM9 and DM10 of the West Berkshire Local Plan Review 2023-2041.

5.    Workmanlike manner

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in a proper workmanlike manner appropriate to the age and character of the building and using traditional materials and techniques except where the use of modern materials and techniques has specifically been approved by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To protect the special architectural or historic interest of the building.  This condition is imposed in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policies SP9, DM9 and DM10 of the West Berkshire Local Plan Review 2023-2041.

6.    Making good

All new development, and development associated with making good to the retained fabric, whether internal or external, shall be finished to match original/adjacent work with regard to the methods used and to materials, colours, textures and profiles.  

Reason: To protect the special architectural or historic interest of the building.  This condition is imposed in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policies SP9, DM9 and DM10 of the West Berkshire Local Plan Review 2023-2041.