Agenda item

19/01165/FUL - Partial conversion of Hotel (Use Class C1) to 6 No. self-contained residential apartments (Use class C3) with separate managers accommodation, erection of two storey rear extension with glazed balcony, installation of 2 No. windows to basement, 2 No. windows to western elevation, reinstatement of front door and reconfiguration of rear garden, car park and service yard (Amended site layout plan received 14 January 2019 Amended plans received 9 May 2020).

(In reaching its decision, the Committee took into consideration the Planning Officer’s report (previously circulated), ten letters of objection, one letter of support received, the lack of any objection from Middleton St. George Parish Council, two further representations received subsequent to the circulation of the report which were read out to the Committee by the Ward Councillor, and responses to questions asked of the Applicant’s Agent during the meeting).

RESOLVED – That Planning Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.    A3 Implementation Limit 3 Years

2.    The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plan(s) as detailed below:

L019012 – 101 Rev A Block and location plan

L019012-109 Rev B Proposed site layout plan

L019012-105 Proposed basement plan

L019012 – 106 Rev A Proposed ground floor plan

L019012 – 107 Rev B Proposed first floor plan

L019012-108 Rev A Proposed Second floor plan

L019012 – 110 Rev C Proposed elevations

REASON – To define the consent

3.    No development shall commence until a written scheme of investigation setting out a programme of archaeological work in accordance with 'Standards for All Archaeological Work in County Durham and Darlington' has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The programme of archaeological work will then be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme of works.

REASON - To safeguard any Archaeological Interest in the site, and to comply with part 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework. Required to be a pre-commencement condition as the archaeological investigation/mitigation must be devised prior to the development being implemented.

4.    The development shall not be occupied until the post investigation assessment has been completed in accordance with the approved Written Scheme of Investigation. The provision made for analysis, publication and dissemination of results, and archive deposition, should be confirmed in writing to, and approved by, the Local Planning Authority.

REASON - To comply with Paragraph 199 of the NPPF, which requires the developer to record and advance understanding of the significance of heritage assets, and to ensure information gathered becomes publicly accessible.

5.    E2 Landscaping Submission / Implementation

6.    Prior to the commencement of the development, a survey of the site shall be carried out by a suitably qualified organisation, to ascertain the presence of Japanese Knotweed on the site.  Should any Japanese Knotweed be found on site, a plan shall be submitted to demonstrate the method to be used to prevent further spreading and eradicate the plant and the recommendations of the plan be fully complied with.

REASON – In the interests of ecology.

7.    All party walls within the development will be fitted with upgraded sound insulation to achieve a minimum airborne sound insulation value of 53 DnT,w + Ctr dB. Details of the scheme of enhanced sound insulation, including the specification of materials and proposed installation techniques, will be provided to the Local Planning Authority in writing prior to their installation. Installation of the approved details must be completed prior to occupation of the buildings hereby approved and thereafter shall be retained for the lifetime of the development.

REASON – In the interests of residential amenity.

8.    Prior to the commencement of the development the following details shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority.

i)               Joinery details (including doors and windows);

ii)              Stonework and railings;

iii)            Details of cedar boarding;

iv)            Boundary treatment, to include brick samples and details of mortar and bonding;

The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in full accordance with the approved details.

REASON – To ensure that the details submitted are suitable for the conversion works proposed in the interests of their impact on heritage assets and the visual amenities of the locality.

9.    Unless dealt with by condition 8 (above) all external materials, including rainwater goods and roof materials, shall be as specified in the drawings referenced in condition 2 of this approval, unless otherwise agreed, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON – To ensure that the external materials are suitable for the conversion works proposed in the interests of their impact on heritage assets and the visual amenities of the locality.

10.The windows to the western elevation of the property shall be obscure glazed (hinged to open inwards), as detailed on the drawings referenced in condition 2 of this approval and shall be maintained as such for the lifetime of the development hereby approved.

REASON – In the interests of residential amenity.

11.No works or demolition activities, including the use of plant and machinery (including generators) as well as deliveries to and from the site, shall take place outside the hours of 08.00 – 18.00 Monday to Friday, 08.00 – 14.00 Saturday with no activities on Sunday or Bank/Public Holidays

REASON – In the interests of the amenity of the area.