Agenda item

Todson House, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln

Minutes:

The Assistant Director for Planning:

 

  1. advised that permission was sought for partial demolition of an existing building including retention of its front façade and an extension to form 41 self-contained residential apartments with shared kitchen and lounge facilities, adding 5 dormers to the roof of the building

 

  1. described the location of the site on the eastern side of Beaumont Fee, occupied by Todson House with associated outbuildings to the rear, the Pathway Centre to the south; a three-storey building providing accommodation and support for homeless and vulnerable adults, and recently completed Iconic Student Accommodation to the north consisting of a 3-5 storey development and refurbishment of a former school building

 

  1. reported that the current application was submitted by Park Lane Group, the same applicant as the previous development to the north, proposing student accommodation also managed by Iconic

 

  1. confirmed that the site was situated within the Cathedral and City Centre No.1 Conservation Area

 

  1. added that the existing building was not listed, although Friends Meeting House, a Grade II listed building was situated on the opposite side of Beaumont Fee

 

  1. advised that pre-application discussions had taken place with the applicant/architect involving other design options considered for the site including full demolition, although a development which incorporated retention of the front façade as the main entrance to the building was considered to be the most appropriate

 

  1. provided details of the history relevant to the site of the proposed development as detailed within the officer’s report

 

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

 

  • Policy LP2     The Spatial Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy
  • Policy LP6     Retail and Town Centres in Central Lincolnshire
  • Policy LP7     A Sustainable Visitor Economy
  • Policy LP13   Accessibility and Transport
  • Policy LP25   The Historic Environment
  • Policy LP26   Design and Amenity
  • Policy LP29   Protecting Lincoln's Setting and Character
  • Policy LP31   Lincoln's Economy
  • Policy LP33   Lincoln's City Centre Primary Shopping Area and Central Mixed-Use Area
  • National Planning Policy Framework

 

  1. advised Planning Committee of the main issues to be considered as part of the application to assess the proposal with regards to:

 

  • National and Local Planning Policy- The Principle of the Proposed Mixed-Use Development

·         Assessment of Harm to the Character and Appearance of the Conservation Area

·         Residential Amenity

·         Archaeology

·         Highways and Drainage

·         Contamination

 

  1. outlined the responses made to the consultation exercise

 

  1. concluded that:

 

  • The development would relate well to the site and surroundings, particularly in relation to siting, height, scale, massing, and design.
  • The proposals would bring a vacant site back into use with the retention of the front façade of the building, which would ensure the character and appearance of the Conservation Area was preserved.
  • Technical matters relating to noise, highways, contamination, archaeology, and drainage were to the satisfaction of the relevant consultees and could be dealt with as necessary by condition.
  • The proposals would therefore be in accordance with the requirements of CLLP Policies and the NPPF.

 

Planning Committee discussed the content of the report in further detail.

 

The following comments and questions emerged from members:

 

·         This planning application developed well with the one next door and would bring character to the area.

·         The retention of the existing frontage to the building although not protected, would be an added attraction to the area.

·         The proposed development was in close proximity to the University and College.

·         The proposal by the developer to separate the surface and foul water drainage which currently ran into a combined system was to be commended.

·         Clarification of the meaning of a ‘Blue Roof’ referred to within the officer’s report was requested.

·         Would the materials from the demolished building be re used?

·         What type of materials would be used in the construction of the dormers?

 

The Assistant Director of Planning offered the following point of clarification to members:

 

·         The term ‘Blue Roof’ referred to attenuation of rainwater and a potential reduced run-off rate into the drainage system.

·         Materials from the existing build would be re-used wherever possible with the front elevation remaining in situ.

·         The dormers would be manufactured of best quality workmanship with use of appropriate materials to be negotiated.

 

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

 

 

  • Time limit of the permission
  • Development in accordance with approved plans
  • Materials to be submitted including shade of zinc cladding
  • Noise Assessment to be submitted
  • Contaminated land
  • Archaeological WSI and foundation design
  • Surface water drainage (as required once LLFA has submitted final comments)
  • Construction of the development (delivery times and working hours)
  • Highway construction management plan
  • Existing dropped kerb to be reinstated

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