Agenda item

Renovation and refurbishment of existing dwelling and  associated barn. [Rural West York] [Site Visit]

Members considered a Listed Building Consent application by Mrs M Van Tol for renovation and refurbishment of existing dwelling and associated barn.

In their update to Members, Officers reported that a further representation had been received which supported the application but expressed concerns at the requirement to reduce the size and number of roof lights on the rear elevation. They added that the application had been amended to alter the roof lights on the rear elevation in line with the Officer’s recommendation. In addition, the Conservation Officer had also submitted comments regarding the historic importance of the building and stated that;

·        they approved of the insertion of an additional window in the rear elevation as the benefit from bringing the property back into a beneficial economic use more than out-weighs the small degree of harm that would result.

·        The loss of the small porch to the rear of the property was felt to have a minimal impact. 

·        The internal alterations were felt to be acceptable taking into account their reversibility and bearing in mind the need to keep the building in a viable economic use.

Officers also suggested that a number of conditions could be added to permission to safeguard the historic character of the building, should the application be approved. In response to a comment from a Member, Officers responded that in the reuse of historic buildings that a considered view needed to be applied, to balance out conserving aspects and updating aspects of the building.

RESOLVED:       That the application be approved subject to the conditions listed in the report and the following additional conditions;

5.                          Prior to the commencement of the development hereby authorised full details including material, depth and location, of the roof insulation of for the former barn shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall thenceforth be undertaken in strict accordance with the approved application details.

Reason:              To safeguard the historic character and integrity of the Listed Building and to secure compliance with Policy HE4 of the York Development Control Local Plan.

6.                          Prior to the commencement of the development hereby authorised full details of the proposed intra floor sound insulation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall thenceforth be undertaken in strict accordance with the approved application details.

Reason:              To safeguard the historic character and integrity of the Listed Building and to secure compliance with Policy HE4 of the York Development Control Local Plan.

7.                          All new partitions shall be scribed round cornices, moulding, skirting and other exposed timberwork and not cut through them.

Reason:              To safeguard the historic character and integrity of the Listed Building and to secure compliance with Policy HE4 of the York Development Control Local Plan.

REASON:           In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority the proposal, subject to the conditions listed above, would not cause undue harm to interests of acknowledged importance, with particular reference to impact upon historic character and integrity of the Listed Building. As such the proposal complies with Policies HE4 of the City of York Development Control Local Plan.