Issue - meetings

To consider application UTT/21/2357/HHF.

The Principal Planner presented an application for the conversion and extension to the Dovecote including restoration of oak frame, removal of cement render and addition of ply bracing, wood wool insulation and lime render.

The recommendation was recommended for refusal as the impact of the proposal on the heritage asset would be harmful to the historic fabric, form and character of the building.

Various issues were discussed by Members:

·         The need to fully consider the views expressed in paragraph 6.3 of the report relating to historic buildings and conservation advice.

·         The need to consider the views of Place Services Conservation Officers as expressed in paragraph 9.19 of the report.

·         The risks of doing nothing against carrying out a sympathetic restoration.

·         The quality of previous restoration works undertaken at Howe Hall.

·         The fact that any works undertaken could be reversible.

·         The merits of possibly approving the application weighed against a possible deferral.

Following various clarifications from the Development Manager, Councillor Bagnall proposed that this application, together with UTT/21/2358/LB as detailed in Agenda item 12 should be deferred in order that further advice could be sought from Place Services for a sympathetic solution to be considered.

The Chair seconded the motion.

RESOLVED to defer this application and UTT/21/2358/LB in order that further advice could be sought from Place Services for a sympathetic solution to be considered.

Councillor N Gregory, B Bradfield (Applicant) and G Brimmer all spoke in support of the application.