Agenda item

Proposal: Alterations to shopfront and central courtyard, single storey rear extension & internal alterations.

Location: 6 Red Lion Square, Stamford, PE9 2AJ

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT listed building consent subject to conditions.

Proposal:                       Alterations to shopfront and central courtyard, single storey rear extension and internal alterations.                          

Location:                        6 Red Lion Square, Stamford, PE9 2AJ.                              

Recommendation:         To authorise the Assistant Director for Planning to GRANT listed building consent subject to conditions.                  

Together with:

·       Provisions within the South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, Design Guidelines for Rutland and South Kesteven Supplementary Planning Document, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

·       Comments received from Lincolnshire County Council Highway Authority and Local Lead Flood Authority.

·       No objections from Historic England.

·       Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer.

·       No objections from Stamford Town Council.

·       Comments received from Stamford Civic Society.

·       Representations received as a result of publicity.

During questions to Officers and debate, Members commented on:

·        It was queried that if the applicant was not a District Councillor, would the development had been authorised by the Planning Officer. It was confirmed as part of the Council’s scheme of delegation, Councillor applications are brought to the Committee. The applications would had been recommended for approval regardless of the delegation process.

·       Had Stamford Town Council responded to confirm no objection or had there been no response at all – therefore noted as no objection received.

·       The Planning Officer clarified that the Stamford Town Council responded to confirm no objection and referred the application on to the Case Officer and Conservation Officer.

It was proposed, seconded, and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to GRANT listed building consent subject to conditions:

Time Limit for Commencement

1               The works hereby consented shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent.

Reason: In order to ensure that the works are commenced in a timely manner, as set out in Sections 18 and 74 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended).

Approved Plans

2               The works hereby consented shall be carried out in accordance with the following list of approved plans:

i.          Drawing titled 'Proposed Floor Plans', drawing no. 04, received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

ii.          Drawing titled 'Proposed Elevations', drawing no. 05, received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

iii.           Drawing titled 'Window & Door Details', drawing no. 06, received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

Drawing titled 'Roof Lantern & Roof Light Details', drawing no. 07, received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

v.            Drawing titled 'Existing & Proposed Roof Plan', drawing no. 08,       received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission.

Reason: To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.

During Building Works

3            Before any of the works on the external elevations for the building(s) hereby permitted are begun, samples of the materials (including colour of any render, paintwork or colourwash) to be used in the construction of the external surfaces shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and appropriate preservation of heritage assets in accordance with Policy EN6 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan

4            Before any of the works on the external elevations for the building(s) hereby permitted are begun, details of the proposed new locations of the air conditioning units shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and agreed in writing. 

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and appropriate preservation of heritage assets in accordance with Policy EN6 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan

5       Prior to the commencement of works large scale details and specifications, including for the formation of external and internal openings, details of refurbishment, proposed insulation and its installation and impact on the historic fabric of the building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and appropriate preservation of heritage assets in accordance with Policy DE1 and EN6 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

Before the Development is Occupied

5            Before any part of the development hereby permitted is occupied/brought into use, the external surfaces shall have been completed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and appropriate preservation of heritage assets in accordance with Policy EN6 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan

6            Before the new roofed-over courtyard area is first occupied / brought into use the air conditioning units shall have been relocated in accordance with the approved details. 

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and appropriate preservation of heritage assets in accordance with Policy EN6 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan