Agenda item

Works to York Racecourse Enclosure including repair and reconstruction of Clock Tower and Linear wings to provide upgraded toilet facilities; removal of existing canopy structure and installation of two canopies to provide bar, lift and totes facilities. [Micklegate Ward] [Site Visit]

Members considered a listed building consent application by York Racecourse for works to York Racecourse Enclosure, including repair and reconstruction of Clock Tower and Linear wings to provide upgraded toilet facilities, removal of existing canopy structure as well as installation of two canopies to provide bar, lift and totes facilities.

This report linked directly to the plans item 4a (application ref 17/00655/FULM) which had already been discussed during the meeting.

Resolved:          

That the application be approved subject to the conditions listed in the report as well as amended and additional conditions below.

Amended Condition 3

Prior to the commencement of development, excluding demolition works, samples of all new external materials shall be provided to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Materials shall include samples of all the building materials, canopies and any other fixed structure including totes, bars, lift, louvres on the toilet blocks and new windows and doors together with final colours and finishes of all the manufactured items and paintwork. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the sample materials so approved. The canopy colour shall match the external painted colour finish of the clock tower building.

Reason: To agree the materials prior to construction to protect the special character and setting of the listed building and conservation area.

Note: Because of limited storage space at our offices it would be appreciated if sample materials could be made available for inspection on site. Please make it clear in your approval of details application when the materials will be available and where they are located.

Amended Condition 4

Prior to the commencement of development, excluding demolition works, samples of hard landscape materials shall be provided to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. These shall include paving materials, steps, handrails, guarding, drainage channels and artificial turf. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details so approved.

Reason: To agree the materials prior to construction to protect the special character and setting of the listed building and conservation area.

Note: Because of limited storage space at our offices it would be appreciated if sample materials could be made available for inspection on site. Please make it clear in your approval of details application when the materials will be available and where they are located.

Additional Condition: Rainwater goods

As shown on the submitted plans, unless agreed otherwise in writing with the local planning authority, the rainwater down pipes shall be enclosed within the new toilet block structures. The lower section which is not enclosed shall be of good quality cast iron or aluminium, with a painted finish.  Similarly, elsewhere, any replacement rainwater goods shall be similarly of good quality cast iron or aluminium with a painted finish.

Reason:  In the interests of visual amenity and to protect the special character of the listed building.

Reason:

The proposals would not adversely affect the special architectural or historic interest of the buildings and there would be an enhancement of the setting and improvements in physical condition and appearance.

It is considered that cumulatively there are substantial and significant public benefits of the proposals.  They include supporting the Racecourse as a business which contributes significantly to the York economy, the long term preservation and enhancement of a listed building, the removal of health hazards, improving visitor access to the Clock Tower to appreciate its original purpose and workings, making the course enclosure more accessible for less mobile patrons and families, and ensuring the facilities are much less likely to be damaged in flood events.  

The proposals are therefore found to be in accordance with relevant policies and principles in the NPPF at section 12 Heritage Assets and DCLP policies HE4 Listed Buildings and HE5 Demolition of listed buildings. The application is thus recommended for approval subject to the attachment of the following conditions.