Meeting documents

2001/51/TC

Case Officer:      Keith Musgrave

Date Received:     11/10/01     Decide by Date:     22/11/01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham Town

App Type:     Work to unpreserved trees in Conservation Area

Applicant:      QUENTIN CHASES

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Amersham Old Town Conservation Area

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

River Chess & River Misbourne - area liable to flood

Traffic calming scheme for Amersham Old Town

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

Site within 250 m. of active or disused rubbish tip

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Class C Road

Grade 2 Listed Building

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

86/0004/TC     Lopping, topping and crowning of four beech trees. No TPO made.

92/0001/TC     Felling of a beech tree, crown reduction and thinning of two beech trees and pruning of a yew tree. No TPO made.

THE APPLICATION

Crown reduction of a beech tree.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend approval subject to Forestry Officer’s comments and no loss of visual appearance from the High Street.

REPRESENTATIONS

Applicant:     Reason for application is for preservation and stability of tree.

CONSULTATIONS

District Forestry and Landscape Adviser:     Once four large beech trees on boundary of old walled garden – poorest tree removed under 92/0001/TC allowing more space for development of remaining trees – middle tree suffered storm damage and removed last winter – remaining two trees now more exposed and therefore vulnerable to storm damage – tree proposed for reduction is significantly larger than other tree and furthest in from High Street – some reduction considered reasonable.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan – 1997: Policy CA5 

ISSUES

1.     The beech tree is situated within a walled garden but it is prominent in views from the High Street and it is also visible from other surrounding public viewpoints.

2.     The tree is considered important to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area but it is a large specimen that is now more vulnerable to storm damage after the loss of the adjacent tree.  Some crown reduction is considered to be reasonable management even though there would be some loss of visual amenity and a Tree Preservation Order would therefore not be appropriate.

3.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: That a TPO shall not be made; no replacements requested

2001/1659/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

Date Received:     03/10/01     Decide by Date:     27/11/01

Parish:     Seer Green     Ward:     Seer Green & Jordans

App Type:     Application for Certificate of Lawfulness - proposed use or development

Applicant:      MR D RICKETTS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/589/53   Additions and soil drainage.   Permitted Development.

AM/1632/61   Alterations.   Permitted Development.

THE APPLICATION

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development relating to the erection of two side dormer windows, each 2m wide and 2.2m high to gables with ridges which run 2.8m back to the main roof slope. The base of the windows will be 6.2m above the ground. A velux roof light 1m squared will be positioned in the side roof of the lower rear projection.  

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997 (including The Adopted Alterations May 2001): Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H13, H14, H15, H18, TR11 and TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The proposal is in the built up area of Seer Green where the semi-detached house has an allowance of 70cu.m. of additional development under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A) of which the first 50cu.m. can be accommodated in the roof space under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class B of the same Order.

2.     The property is of two-stories with a forward facing gabled roof, and large side roof slope overlook the side/rear driveway of No 48 and the flank of No. 46 beyond. To date a single storey rear addition and side porch have been constructed under the above mentioned permitted development rights, forming a volume in the order of 18.8cu.m.

3.     The dormer windows to be positioned on the side roof slope will have a total volume of 6.98cu.m, which in conjunction with previous developments totals 25.78cu.m. The structures proposed will not exceed the highest part of the roof or front the highway. As the 50cu.m. of permitted development allowance in the roof nor the 70cu.m. in the house has not been exceeded, planning permission is not required for the execution of this scheme.

4.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development or use issued

For the following reasons

(1)  The Council is satisfied on the basis of the submitted drawings that the volume of the proposed dormer windows, together with rear extensions already constructed at the premises, does not exceed the level of permitted development set out in the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A & B).

2001/1710/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     15/10/01     Decide by Date:     09/12/01

Parish:     Little Missenden - Holmer Green     Ward:     Holmer Green

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS WILSON

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Unclassified road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

88/3040/CH   Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 32 houses and garages with new access road. Conditional permission – implemented (permitted development rights relating to Classes A and E of Part 1, Schedule 2 of General (Permitted) Development Order 1998 removed).

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a rear conservatory measuring 3.8m by 4m and 3.5m high to the top of the pitched roof.

PARISH COUNCIL

Approve.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997 (including The Adopted Alterations May 2001): Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR11 and TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within the built up area of Holmer Green where are no objections to the proposed development in principle, subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     The proposed conservatory will not impact upon the neighbouring dwellings, will not detract from the street scene, will not represent overdevelopment of the site and will relate to the existing dwelling in a satisfactory manner. It will not result in the loss of privacy for the occupiers of the neighbouring properties. No objections are raised in these respects.

3.     Four parking spaces exist within the curtilage of the dwelling. No objections are raised in terms of Policies TR11 or TR16.

4.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) The bricks to be used in the construction of the plinth of the conservatory hereby permitted shall match the size, colour and texture of those of the existing dwelling.

Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the enlarged building is not detrimental to the character of the locality.

2001/1716/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     15/10/01     Decide by Date:     09/12/01

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Great Missenden

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR G PIPER

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB4

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class B Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/0524/77   Erection of single storey and two storey extension and new garage. Conditional permission – implemented.

86/1986/CH   Front porch. Conditional permission – implemented.

92/0985/CH   Construction of front boundary wall and piers. Refused – the wall would be inappropriate and would damage the special landscape character of the area.

95/1469/CH   Retention of detached summer house in rear garden. Unconditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a single storey rear extension measuring 5.5m by 4.25m and 3.4m high to the top of the dummy pitch roof.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997 (including The Adopted Alterations May 2001): Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, GB4, LSQ1, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR11 and TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within an Existing Row of Dwellings in the Green Belt where extension to residential dwellings are acceptable under the terms of Policy GB4 of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan. The site is also located within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where it is the Council’s policy to maintain the natural beauty of the area. The other relevant local plan policies should also be complied with.

2.     The proposed extension will have an acceptable impact upon the neighbouring semi- detached dwelling, no.10 Hyde End. Though it will extend to the rear of no.10 (which has an extant permission for a rear extension of depth 4.2m) by approximately 4m, the extension will only be approximately 400mm higher than the existing boundary hedge. The impact of this additional height will be acceptable. The other neighbouring dwelling, no.8 Hyde End, will not be affected by the extension.

3.     The extension will not represent overdevelopment of the site, and will not impact upon the street scene. It will respect the scale and proportions of the existing dwelling.

4.     Located within an Existing Row of Dwellings in the Green Belt, the extension will not detract from the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Beauty. No objections are raised in terms of Policy LSQ1.

5.     Four parking spaces exist within the curtilage of the dwelling. No objections are raised in terms of Policies TR11 or TR16.  

6.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

(3) The high level window in the west elevation of the extension hereby permitted shall not be glazed other than with obscured glass and shall be fixed shut at all times.

Reason: To protect the privacy and amenities of the adjoining property.

2001/1717/CH

Case Officer:      Kathryn York

Date Received:     15/10/01     Decide by Date:     09/12/01

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Ballinger & South Heath

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS MANTON

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt other than GB4 or GB5 settlement

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Archaeological site

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/0819/58  Additions.  Permitted and implemented.

AM/0139/63  Additions.  Permitted and implemented.

AM/0794/67  Conservatory.  Permitted and implemented.

CH/0699/75  Erection of single storey side extension.  Refused: excessive cumulative increase in size of dwelling, flat roof design detrimental to amenities of locality which is within area of High Landscape Value and Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and establishment of separate dwelling unit contrary to Green Belt policy.  Appeal dismissed.

93/1171/CH  Erection of single storey rear extension.  Permitted and implemented.

96/0216/CH  New vehicular access, rear conservatory and pitched roofs over first floor flat roofs.  Permitted and implemented

01/1053/CH  Detached garage incorporating store.  Refused: part of garage located outside of residential curtilage; garage excessively bulky by virtue of its floor area and overall bulk.

THE APPLICATION

Proposes detached garage incorporating store measuring 9m wide by a maximum of 6.5m deep, with a stepped in section to the rear.  The garage is to have a part pitched/part catslide roof measuring 5.5m high.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

CONSULTATIONS

Buckinghamshire County Council Archaeological Officer: Scheme would be unlikely to have significant archaeological implications.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997 (including The Adopted Alterations May 2001): Policies GC1, GC3, GB2, GB15 and LSQ1.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within the open Green Belt and also within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, whereby ancillary residential outbuildings may be acceptable in principle provided they are both small scale and subordinate to the size of the original dwellinghouse, and are not visually intrusive in the landscape.

2.     The previous application on this site, also for a detached garage and store was refused partly because part of the garage was located on land outside of the lawful residential curtilage.  The garage the subject of the current application is located entirely with the residential curtilage of the property, and therefore the previous reason for refusal in this respect has been overcome.

3.     The second reason for refusal concerned the overall size and bulk of the garage.  The floor area of the previous proposal measured 91.4sq m, with the current proposal having a reduced floor area of 54sq m.  Notwithstanding that the garage is to replace an existing garage, and is now considered subordinate to both the size and scale of the original dwellinghouse, the ridge height of the building has been significantly increased from the previous scheme, from 4.9m to 5.5m.  However, the garage is set well back from the road and as there is already a garage in the same position, it is not considered that the proposed garage will be detrimental to either the Green Belt location or the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  No objections are raised in terms of Policies GC1, GB2, GB15 or LSQ1.

4.     There will be no adverse impact on the amenities of the surrounding properties, and therefore no objections are raised in this respect.

5.     The garage is set back from the main road, and is screened by the main house.  there will be no adverse impact on either the street scene or the surrounding Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and no objections are raised.

6.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C433 Materials - General Details

(1) INFORMATIVE - Notwithstanding this approval of planning permission, you are advised that this Council does not accept that the red edge of the application site shown on the submitted plans necessarily represents the residential curtilage of 'Hillcroft'.  No alteration to the plan has been requested in this instance as the matter does not affect the Council's decision in relation to this application.  However, you are requested to ensure that the correct residential curtilage is shown on plans accompanying any subsequent planning application.

2001/1721/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     16/10/01     Decide by Date:     10/12/01

Parish:     Chesham     Ward:     Pond Park

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR M SAJID

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Unclassified road

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

87/1494/CH   Single storey side/ rear extension. Withdrawn.

87/2044/CH   Single storey rear extension. Refused – by reason of its size and proximity to the south eastern boundary, the extension will have an adverse impact upon the amenities of the adjoining and nearby dwellings.

87/2935/CH   Single storey side extension. Permitted development.

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a single storey side/ front extension measuring 3m wide at the rear and 3.5m wide on the front elevation, with an overall depth of 10.2m.  Extension would be 3m high with a flat roof.

TOWN COUNCIL

No objections.

REPRESENTATIONS

2 letters received; one from the occupiers of no.12 Ridgeway Road, wondering how the extension can be considered when an extension they built was not allowed to project forward of the building line; and one from the occupiers of no.10 Ridegeway Road, objecting on the following grounds:

The letter also makes reference to the fact that difficulties with the sewers were experienced when the existing extension was built and that the present extension is the widest that could be constructed without having to reconstruct the main sewer.  

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997 (including The Adopted Alterations May 2001): Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H13, H14, H15, TR11 and TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within the built up area of Chesham where there are no objections to the proposed development in principle, subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     The proposed extension, replacing an existing side projection, will not have an adverse impact upon, or appear overbearing when viewed from the window in the flank elevation of, the neighbouring dwelling, no.10 Ridgeway Road, which is at a level approximately one metre higher than no.8. Though introducing a fairly large expanse of flat roof, the extension will not detract from the street scene and will relate to the existing dwelling in a satisfactory manner. The window in the flank elevation of the extension is high level and is to serve a bathroom. Overlooking to the window in the flank elevation of no.10 Ridgeway Road is therefore not considered to be an issue. The extension will not represent overdevelopment of the site .No objections are raised in these respects.

3.     The floorspace of the dwelling will remain below 120sq.m once the extension has been built. There are therefore no implications for the Council’s Adopted Carparking Standards.

4.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

(3) C174 No additional windows in north west elevation of extension

2001/1725/CH

Case Officer:      Iwan Jones

Date Received:     16/10/01     Decide by Date:     10/12/01

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Prestwood

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS M READING

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class C Road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/2082/71: Extension to lounge and additions for two bedrooms. Permitted and implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The application relates to the erection of a part first floor / part two storey rear extension measuring 3.7m deep, 6.9m wide and to a pitched roof height as existing, a single storey front extension measuring 1.2m deep, 5.6m wide and to a lean-to roof height of 3m. A lean-to roof is also proposed to replace the existing flat roofs on the south western and north eastern elevations.  

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997 (including The Adopted Alterations May 2001): Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, LSQ1, H13, H14, H15, TR11 and TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within the built up area of Great Kingshill and within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where there are no objections in principle to the proposed development subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     The single storey front extension would measure 1.2m deep which is considered acceptable and would consist of a lean-to roof that would wrap around the sides of the property to replace the existing flat roof of existing single storey elements to the side of the dwelling. It is considered that this would improve the appearance of the dwelling within the street scene. No objection raised in relation to Policy H13.

3.     In view of the distance and orientation of the properties to the north east of the site (approximately 15m) the two storey extension would not reduce the level of amenity currently enjoyed by the occupiers of these properties and would not appear overbearing. The neighbouring property to the south west has a window on its flank elevation nearest the application site. The depth of the rear extension is not considered excessive and any reduction in the amount of light to this window would be minimal having regard that the window is north facing and does not currently receive a significant amount of light. The scale and bulk of the extension is therefore considered acceptable. No objections raised in relation to Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H14 and H15.  

4.     Three parking spaces can be provided within the curtilage of the property. No objections raised in relation to Policies TR11 and TR16.

5.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C432 Materials - As on Plan or Subsequently Specified

(3) C174A No additional windows in first floor of north east and south west elevations of extension.

(4) The extension hereby permitted shall not be occupied or brought into use until a parking area for three vehicles has been provided in accordance with plan number 3060.03 received by the Local Planning Authority on 16 October 2001. This area shall thereafter be retained for the parking of vehicles.

Reason: To ensure that adequate and satisfactory provision is made for the parking of vehicles clear of the highway.

2001/1726/CH

Case Officer:      Kathryn York

Date Received:     16/10/01     Decide by Date:     10/12/01

Parish:     Chesham     Ward:     Waterside

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS R GOMM

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Adjoining Green Belt

Unclassified road

Site within 250 m. of active or disused rubbish tip

THE APPLICATION

Proposes part two storey, part single storey rear extension measuring 3.55m x 6m at ground floor level, and 3.55m x 4.25m at first floor level.  The extension forms a rear gable projection with a pitched roof 7m high.  The application also proposes a single storey front extension measuring 1.75m x 3m, with a pitched roof 3.8m high.

TOWN COUNCIL

No objections.

REPRESENTATIONS

Two letters of objection received from owner and tenant of no. 25 Chessmount Rise

1.     Single storey front extension is in front of the building line, and will overlook the front garden of no.25.

2.     The front extension will be detrimental to the street scene and set a precedent for similar development.  It will also take up garden and parking facilities.

3.     Overlooking will result from the bathroom window and the bedroom window.

4.     The rear extension will reduce light to the side windows of no.25, and will appear overbearing from the side and the house and the rear garden.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997 (including The Adopted Alterations May 2001): Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H11, H13, H14, H15, H16, H17, TR11 and TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located in the built up area of Chesham, where there are no objections to the proposed development in principle subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     An extension of a similar size and height has been constructed at No. 23, under planning permission 98/0336/CH.  The extension the subject of the current proposal is sited approximately the same distance from the boundary with  No.25 as that permitted at No.23.  The adjoining property, No.25 is sited at a lower level in the plot, with the result that the full height of this extension will be evident from this property.  However, the extension is sited to the north of No.25 and as such will not affect the amount of light reaching either the rear windows or patio area of this property.  Furthermore, the extension does not cut the forty five degree line taken from the ground floor window closest to the boundary with No.27.  There are no windows in either of the flank elevations of the extension, and therefore any overlooking will be no worse than existing.  No.29 is sited at a higher level in the plot and has a single storey rear projection.  There will be no adverse impact on the neighbouring properties, and therefore no objections are raised in this respect.

3.     The majority of the extension is sited to the rear of the property, with only the small front extension visible from Chessmount Rise.  There will be no adverse impact on the street scene and therefore no objections are raised in this respect.

4.     There are currently only two parking spaces provided within the curtilage of the site, however as the floorspace of the dwelling remains below 120sq m, no objections are raised in relation to Policies TR11 and TR16.

5.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order, with or without modification), no windows/dormer windows other than those expressly authorised by this permission, or as subsequently agreed in writing by the local planning authority, shall be inserted or constructed at any time at first floor level or above in either the north or south elevations of the extension hereby permitted.

Reason: To protect the amenities and privacy of the adjoining property.

2001/1740/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     18/10/01     Decide by Date:     12/12/01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham Town

App Type:     Application for Listed Building Consent

Applicant:      MR S CHESNEY AND MS C TREDWAY

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Amersham Old Town Conservation Area

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

Traffic calming scheme for Amersham Old Town

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

Grade 2 Listed Building

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

01/0611/CH   Internal alterations. Conditional consent.

THE APPLICATION

The application is for the renovation of an existing barn to the rear of the main dwelling, including internal and external alterations, involving the insertion of five windows, a conservation rooflight and a door, and alterations to the roof trusses.  

TOWN COUNCIL

Approve.

CONSULTATIONS

District Historic Buildings Officer – This application concerns an L- shaped range of timber outbuildings attached to the rear of the listed house at 45 Whielden Street by a covered walkway. The building alongside The Platt is an early 20th century shed, while the low range running along the rear of the garden is of earlier construction, perhaps of 18th or early 19th century origin, but with signs of modification. Both contribute to the setting of the listed house by providing obviously needed outbuildings of a very modest scale and character. The earlier range is in a very poor state of repair and is not safely usable in its current state for anything but rough storage. The proposed scheme is therefore welcome as a means of retaining the building within the listed building context.

The proposal will entail a virtual rebuild of the low range, re- using as much of the existing framing and cladding as possible. The roof tiles will also be re- used. In my opinion, the extent of the rebuilding is necessary for structural reasons, and is justified by the retention of the external character of the buildings. This will be altered only by the introduction of new windows, appropriate to the shed, and kept small and low in the older low range. The new door in the gable end will not obviously be visible either from the house or from the street. Internally, there will be alterations to the roof trusses, but these are almost inevitable as entry to the lower part of the building is otherwise well below head height. In my opinion, there are no objections from the listed building point of view as long as the intention to re- use the existing materials, and make up with matching, is observed.

POLICIES

The Adopted Buckinghamshire County Structure Plan 1991 – 2011 Policy HE1.

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997 (including The Adopted Alterations May 2001): Policies LB1.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is a listed building located within the Amersham Old Town Conservation Area where there is no objection to the proposed renovation of, and alterations to, the barn, subject to their preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the listed building.

2.     The District Historic Buildings Officer raises no objections from the listed building aspect, providing that the materials from the existing building are re-used where possible and are made up with materials that match them.

3.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional consent

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C141 Listed Building Consent - Time Limit

(2) C142 Listed Building Consent - List of Works

(3) Before the commencement of any rebuilding works to renovate the barn, detailed information concerning the proportion and type of dismantled structural elements and materials to be re- used in the renovation, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To retain the character and setting of the listed building.

(4) All new and disturbed work to the exterior of the building and to its timber frame shall be finished or made good to match existing.

Reason: To retain the character and setting of the listed building.

(5) All new windows shall be constructed in wood with black finish to match the adjacent weatherboarding.

Reason: To retain the character and setting of the listed building.

(6) The rooflight hereby permitted shall be of the "conservation type", with non- reflective glass and flush sitting within the roofslope.

Reason: To retain the character and setting of the listed building.