Issue - meetings

Change of use of 5 No self-contained flats for adults with learning difficulties to 5 No self-contained flats and formation of 5 No further flats from HMO rooms, garage and office, repairs and decoration of external surfaces, minor alterations to elevation facing Sadler Street, change one window facing rear courtyard to French doors & apply obscure film to 2 windows in courtyard area. This application affects the setting of listed buildings, affects the character & appearance of The Steyne Conservation Area and is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as flats.

The Principal Planning Officer presented the report and verbally advised that the Section 106 Agreement was currently out for signing. Members then took part in a debate on the application where a number of points were raised and responded to by Officers, including strongly objecting to the harm being done to the exterior and interior of a character building, that buildings of this sort must be better protected, and the extent of the fenestration works to the front of the property. It was noted that harm may have already been caused to the interior of the building by previous owners. The recommendation was then proposed by Councillor Bower and seconded by Councillor Kelly.

The Committee

RESOLVED

That the application be APPROVED CONDITIONALLY as detailed in the report subject to the conditions as detailed and subject to a Section 106 Agreement.