Agenda item

25/00872/LBC - Listed Building Consent for demolition, partial demolition and partial retention and refurbishment of existing buildings, erection of a two storey extension to main building together with associated permanent and temporary external works.

 

(In making its decision, the Committee took into consideration the Planning Officer’s report (previously circulated), the views of the Council’s Conservation consultant, Historic England, the Victorian Society, the Gardens Trust and Northumbrian Gardens Trust. One letter of objection was also taken into consideration.

 

RESOLVED – That Listed Building Consent be granted subject to the following conditions:

 

Time limit

 

1.      A5 (standard 3-year time limit)

 

Approved plans

 

2.      The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans as detailed below:

 

(a)           Site location plan, drawing number SRP114-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0001-P03

(b)          Planting strategy, drawing number SRP1142-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0201 P03

(c)           Site sections, drawing number SRP1142-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0401 P03

(d)          Temporary whole site plan, drawing number SRP1142-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0901-P04

(e)          EFAA Demolition Level 0, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-00-D-A-0411-S2-P3

(f)            EFAA Demolition Level 1, drawing number SRP1142-YD-01-01-D-A-0412-S2-P3

(g)           EFAA Floor Plan Level 2, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-02-D-A-3074-S2-P3

(h)          EFAA Demolition Basement, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-B1-D-A-0410-S2-P1

(i)             EFAA Scope of works Level 0, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-00-D-A-3621-S3-P4

(j)            Whole site plan, drawing number SRP1142-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0003-P16

(k)           Planting strategy, drawing number SRP1142-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0201-P03

(l)             Illustrative masterplan, drawing number SRP1142-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0801-P08

(m)        GA Floor plan EFAA Level 0, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-00-D-A-3071-S2-P3

(n)          Scope of works EFAA Level 0, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-00-D-A-3621-P4

(o)          GA Floor plan EFAA Level 1, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-01-D-A-3072 P2

(p)          Scope of works EFAA Level 1, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-01-D-A-3622-P4

(q)          Scope of works EFAA Level 2, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-01-D-A-3623-P3

(r)            GA Floor Plan EFAA Level 2, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-02-D-A-3074-P2

(s)           GA Floor Plan EFAA Level B1, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-B1-D-A-3070-P3

(t)            Scope of works EFAA Level B1, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-B1-D-A-3620-P4

(u)          GA EFAA Roof Plan, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-R3-D-A-3073-P2

(v)           Planning GA elevations, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-ZZ-D-A-3610-P4

(w)         Scope of works EFAA elevations, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-ZZ-D-A-3630-P4

(x)           GA Floor Plan New Build Level 0, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-20-00-D-A-3080-P2

(y)           GA Floor Plan New Build Level 1, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-20-01-D-A-3081-P2

(z)           GA New Build Roof Plan, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-20-R2-D-A-3082-P2

(aa)       GA Elevations New Build Sheet 1 of 2, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-20-ZZ-D-A-3612-P4

(bb)      GA Elevations New Build Sheet 2 of 2, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-20-ZZ-D-A-3613-P4

(cc)        External lighting layout 1 of 2, drawing number SRP1142-TES-00-XX-D-E-9001 Rev PO4

(dd)      External lighting layout 2 of 2, drawing number SRP1142-TES-00-D-E-9011 Rev P04

 

REASON - – To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the listed building consent.

 

Materials

 

3.      Prior to the commencement of any works to the listed Polam Hall and the demolition of the stable block at Elm Grove Villa, a written scheme of investigation demonstrating how the applicant shall record the building/structure to an appropriate standard shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Thereafter the building recording shall be undertaken in accordance with the written scheme of investigation as approved and the resulting building recording shall be submitted to an approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority within 6 months of work commencing, or other timescale which may be otherwise be agreed in writing.  Within 3 months of the Historic Building Recording being approved by the Local Planning Authority it shall be submitted to the relevant Record Office.

 

REASON – To record and advance understanding of the significance of the elements of the heritage assets to be lost in accordance with Darlington Local Plan Policy ENV1.

 

4.      All repair works to the retained historic building fabric must match that of the original work in terms of materials, method of construction and finished appearance.

 

REASON - In order to preserve the historic fabric of the building in accordance with Darlington Local Plan Policy ENV1.

 

5.      Prior to any external repointing or repair works to the listed Polam Hall villa taking place, a specification for the mortar together with a method statement for the carrying out of the works, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  All repair works shall be undertaken and maintained in accordance with the approved details.

 

REASON – To ensure that the proposed works are appropriate in order to preserve the historic fabric of the listed building in accordance with Darlington Local Plan Policy ENV1.

 

6.      Prior to any of the following roof works being carried out:

a)      Roof repairs

b)      New rainwater goods

c)      Roof replacements (to retained buildings)

d)      Replacement of the existing roof lantern (as shown on GA EFAA Roof Plan, drawing number SRP1142-RYD-01-R3-D-A-3073-P2)

A detailed method statement setting out the intended works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before that part of the development is commenced.  Thereafter the development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details and thereafter be so maintained. 

 

REASON – To safeguard and enhance the special character of the listed building in accordance with Darlington Local Plan Policy ENV1.

 

7.      All roof repairs to retained buildings shall be undertaken with matching roof tiles or slates, or alternatively prior to the installation of any replacement tiles or slates, samples shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter any roof repairs shall be carried out in accordance with the details as approved and be so maintained.

 

REASON – In order to preserve the historic fabric of the building in accordance with Darlington Local Plan Policy ENV1.

 

8.      Prior to the commencement of that part of the development, a method statement and proposed scheme details of the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

a)      Proposed new floor finishes and retained historic floor finishes within the ground floor of the listed Polam Hall villa

b)      Cornice plaster repairs including works of making good to ceilings

c)      External stonework repairs

d)      Retrained internal doors/woodwork repairs including any redecoration

 

Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the details as approved and be so maintained.

 

REASON – In order to preserve the historic fabric of the building in accordance with Darlington Local Plan Policy ENV1.

 

9.      Prior to the commencement of any work relating to the removal of the existing head teachers office, a method statement detailing how the removal works are to be undertaken and making good the villa, including details of the new window to be installed following removal, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Thereafter the works shall be carried out in accordance with the details as approved and any remedial works including the installation of the new window shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details.

 

REASON – In order to preserve the character and appearance of the building in accordance with Darlington Local Plan Policy ENV1.

 

10.  Prior to the commencement of any work to the boundaries of the school site along Grange Road, a scheme of proposed works to the boundaries to include details of works for the formation/improvement of existing pedestrian access points, repointing works and any other remedial or repair works to the boundaries, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Thereafter the works shall be carried out in accordance with the details as approved and be so maintained.

 

REASON – In order to preserve the character and appearance of the building in accordance with Darlington Local Plan Policy ENV1.

 

11.  Prior to the construction of any works above damp proof course level of any new building/extended building details of the following, including samples if requested, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

a)      Wall and roof materials

b)      Details of new windows and doors

c)      Details of hard landscaping materials

 

Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the details as approved and be so maintained for the lifetime of the development.

 

REASON - In order to ensure that the materials used preserve the character and appearance of the host building and wider locality in accordance with Darlington Local Plan Policy ENV1.

 

12.  Prior to the commencement of any works relating to the new glazed link to be erected between the new building and the Grade II listed Polam Hall villa, elevations and section details of the link at an appropriate scale (1:20 or as agreed) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The submitted plans shall show the following:

a)      Details of openings

b)      Depth of reveals

c)      Details of frames

d)      Details of meeting rails

e)      Details of glazing bar and glazing cavity

f)       Details of the colour finish

Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the details as approved and be so maintained for the lifetime of the development.

 

REASON – To ensure that the character, appearance, and integrity of the listed building is not prejudiced thereby preserving the special architectural or historic interest which it possesses in accordance with Section 16(2) of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, the NPPF, and Darlington Local Plan Policy ENV1.

 

13.  Details of any new ancillary works to the Grade II listed Polam Hall including any extraction or ventilation equipment, CCTV, alarm and utility meter boxes, shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the details as approved and be so maintained for the lifetime of the development.

 

REASON – To ensure a satisfactory external appearance to the building in accordance with Darlington Local Plan Policy ENV1.

 

14.  Should any hidden historic features be revealed during works to the Grade II listed Polam Hall, they should be retained in situ.  Works shall be halted in the relevant area of the building, and the Local Planning Authority should be notified immediately for inspection.  Works shall not recommence in that area without the agreement of the Local Planning Authority.

 

REASON – To safeguard the special character of the listed building in accordance with Darlington Local Plan Policy ENV1.