Agenda item

The Planning Manager:

 

a.    advised that permission was sought for Listed Building Consent to install additional metal gates to protect the shelter to the south east corner of Temple Gardens, situated on Lindum Hill on the eastern side of the city centre

 

b.    reported that the application building was Grade II listed by virtue of its curtilage relationship with the Usher Art Gallery and located within Conservation Area No.1 ‘Cathedral and City Centre’

 

c.    referred to a separate but related planning application for the proposed works (2019/0305/RG)

 

d.    described the relevant site history to the planning application as detailed within the officer’s report

 

e.    provided details of the policies pertaining to the application,  as follows:

 

·         Policy LP1     A Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development

·         PolicyLP25    The Historic Environment

·         National Planning Policy Framework

·         Policy LP29   Protecting Lincoln’s Setting and Character

                       

f.     outlined the responses made to the consultation exercise

 

g.    referred to the update sheet which contained a further response received from Lincoln Civic Trust

 

h.    advised members of the main issues to be considered as part of the application to assess the proposal with regard to:

 

·         National and Local Planning Policy

·         Potential Impact on the Significance of Heritage Assets

 

h.    concluded that:

 

·         The proposed works would secure the future of the shelter, guarding against further damage and allowing the shelter in the future to once again fulfil its optimum viable use and preserve the setting of the Usher Art Gallery and preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area.

·         Therefore, it was considered that the proposal was in accordance with the duty contained within section 16 (12) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act) 1990 'In considering whether to grant listed building consent for any works the local planning authority or the Secretary of State shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses', Policy LP25 'Historic Environment' of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan (2017) and relevant guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (2019).

 

Members discussed the content of the report in further detail.

 

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

 

Standard Conditions

 

01)      The development must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

           

            Reason: As required by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 

02)      With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the drawings listed within Table A below.

           

The works shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the approved plans and in any other approved documents forming part of the application.

           

            Reason: To ensure the development proceeds in accordance with the approved plans.

 

Conditions to be discharged before commencement of works

 

 03)     Sample of mortar for repointing to be agreed by the Local Planning Authority prior to repointing works being carried out

           

            Reason: In the interests of retaining the architectural significance of the building

 

04)      Sample of timber for repairs to bench to be agreed by the Local Planning Authority prior to bench repairs being carried out

           

            Reason: In the interests of retaining the architectural significance of the building

 

05)      A sample area of brick cleaning using high pressure steam to be selected, carried out and agreed by the Local Planning Authority prior to these works being carried out

           

            Reason: In the interests of retaining the architectural significance of the building

 

06)      Details of colour finish of gates to be submitted and agreed by the Local Planning Authority prior to painting being carried out

           

            Reason: In the interests of retaining the architectural significance of the building

 

Conditions to be discharged before use is implemented

 

            None.

 

Conditions to be adhered to at all times

 

            None.

 

The above recommendation has been made in accordance with the submitted drawings identified below:

 

Drawing No.	Version	Drawing Type	Date Received
160428/015		Plans - Existing	11th April 2019
160428/017		Elevations	11th April 2019
1602448/016		Plans - Proposed	11th April 2019