Agenda item

Proposal: Listed building consent for the conversion of the infirmary and casualty ward together with associated demolition and external alterations to form 11no. dwellings (Use Class C3)

Location: Stamford And Rutland Hospital, Ryhall Road, Stamford, PE9 1UA

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

Proposal: Listed building consent for the conversion of the infirmary and casualty ward together with associated demolition and external alterations to form 11no. dwellings (Use Class C3)

Location: Stamford And Rutland Hospital, Ryhall Road, Stamford, PE9 1UA

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

 

Together with:

 

·       Provisions within South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036 and National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

·       Comments received from Heritage Lincolnshire.

·       Comments received from Historic England.

·       Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer.

·       Comments received from The Georgian Group.

·       Comments received from Stamford Local History Society.

·       Comments received from Stamford Civic Society.

·       Comments received from The Victorian Society.

 

Final decision

 

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

 

Time Limit for Commencement

 

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

 

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

 

Drawing No.2140-01 Location Plan

Drawing No.2140-04 Proposed Site Plan

Drawing No.2140-06 Construction Management Plan – Demolition Phase

Drawing No.2140-07 Construction Management Plan Infirmary Works Phase

Infirmary Building:

Drawing No.2140-14A Proposed Ground Floor and Basement Plan

Drawing No.2140-15A Proposed First and Second Floor Plan

Drawing No.2140-16B Proposed Elevation Plan

Drawing No.2140-17B Proposed Section Plan

Casualty Building:

Drawing No.2140-19 Proposed Floor Plans, Sections, Elevations

 

Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission.

 

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

 

Before the Development is Commenced

 

Before the development hereby consented is commenced, a scheme of archaeological building recording to a Level 2/3, according to a written scheme of investigation, must have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The programme must include a provision for recording the buildings historic assets prior to their alteration/destruction. The works must then be carried out in line with the written scheme of investigation.

 

Reason: In order to provide a reasonable opportunity to record the history of the site and in accordance with Policies DE1 and EN6 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan and Paragraph 215 of the NPPF.

 

Prior to the commencement of works, a detailed schedule of all features of historic significance must be produced. The schedule must highlight the features to be retained in situ or moved within the site.

 

Reason. To ensure the preservation of historic features which contribute to the significance of the designated heritage asset within the site, in line with EN6 and NPPF 215.

 

During Building Works

 

The works hereby consented, including any demolition, works, shall be carried out in strict accordance with the Schedule of Proposed Works to Infirmary Report (Grey Friars Developments Ltd) (23 May 2025) and the Schedule of Proposed Window Changes (Greyfriars Developments Ltd)13 November 2025), unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this listed building and in accordance with Policy EN6 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan

During demolition works, bricks should be carefully removed, cleaned and stored appropriately for re-use within the site.

 

To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this listed building and in accordance with Policy EN6 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan

Before any of the works on the external elevations for the building(s) (external walls and roof coverings) 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 in accordance with Policy DE1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

Before the installation of any of the new external windows and/or doors hereby consented, full details of all proposed joinery works for those windows/doors, including 1:20 sample elevations and 1:1 joinery profiles, shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this listed building and in accordance with Policy EN6 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

 

Before the Development is Occupied

 

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 in accordance with Policy DE1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

 

Before the part of the building being altered is first occupied/brought into use, the joinery works shall have been completed in accordance with the approved joinery details.

 

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of the building and in accordance with Policy EN6 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.