Agenda item

The Assistant Director of Planning:

a.     advised that an application for listed building consent had been submitted for internal alterations to the recently refurbished and extended Cornhill Central Market

b.     highlighted that the Central Market, a Grade II listed building located within the Cathedral and City Centre Conservation Area No 1, was owned by the City of Lincoln Council

c.      added that the current proposals were submitted by the City of Lincoln Council, hence the reason for presenting the application to Planning Committee

d.     provided details of the policy pertaining to the application, as follows:

•         National Planning Policy Framework

•         Policy S57: The Historic Environment

e.     provided details of the issues to be assessed in relation to the planning application, as follows:

•         National and Local Planning Policy

•         Effect on the Special Architectural Character and Historic Interest of the Listed Building

f.        outlined the responses made to the consultation exercise

g.     concluded as follows:

•         The proposed internal works affected mainly modern fabric introduced as part of the recent refurbishment of the market building. The alterations to the layout responded to commercial requirements within the market and would ultimately help secure the continued use and future of this listed building.

•         The proposed works were not considered to detract from the special architectural character or historic interest of the listed building and were therefore in accordance with both local and national planning policy.

Members discussed the content of the report in further detail, raised comments/questions and received relevant responses from officers as follows:

•         Question: At the time the original proposals were developed, was the intention for an entrance to the fishmongers/butchers from the west end of the building?

•         Question: Would the improved accessibility include disabled access?

•         Comment: Given the importance to the City of the Grade II listed building it was pleasing to know the proposed works involved no impact on it.

•         Comment: The panels removed would open up the attractive ironwork entrances to the building.

•         Question: Would the signage proposed to be removed be replaced elsewhere?

•         Question: What would be the finished look of the sliding doors?

The Assistant Director of Planning offered the following points of clarification:

•         An external access entrance at the west end of the building had not been initially intended.

•         The proposed changes would improve access through the building.

•         The sliding glazed doors would also enhance access through the building.

•         Discussions were being held with tenants regarding the amended presentation of signage, potentially at lower level in a delicatessen style delivery.

•         The sliding doors would be bifold, and would concertina to one side when opened, hinged on one side.

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

Standard Conditions

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

  Reason: Imposed pursuant to Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) 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

  None.

Conditions to be discharged before use is implemented

  None.

Conditions to be adhered to at all times

  None.

Table A

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