Conversion of building from office to residential use by the creation of 4 flats (3 x 1 bedroom and 1 x 2 bedroom). Creation of basement flat and internal alterations. Removal of bay window to front elevation and replacement with a new window

The proposal sought listed building consent for conversion of building from office to residential use by the creation of 4 flats (3 x 1 bedroom and 1 x 2 bedroom). Creation of basement flat and internal alterations. Removal of bay window to front elevation and replacement with a new window. The application had been referred to the Committee by Cllr Fleming on the grounds of the impact on heritage assets (paragraphs 189, 192, 193 and 194 of the NPPF).

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that the recommendations within the report, be agreed.

The motion was put to the vote and it was

Resolved:  That Listed Building Consent be granted subject to the following conditions

1)      The works to which this consent relates shall begin before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent.

In pursuance of section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

2)      The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and details: 2038-01, 2038-02, 2038-03, 2038-04, 2038-05, 2038-06, 2038-07A, 2038-08A, 2038-09B, 2038-10A and 2038-11A.

For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3)      Prior to the commencement of works to the external walls, specifications (including, where applicable, size, colour, texture, profile, finish, bonding and pointing) and a sample panel of 1metre square of the external surface materials of the development (brickwork to front elevation) will be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council.

To maintain the integrity and character of the listed building as supported by policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

4)      Prior to the commencement of works, window details (including architrave, frame, heads, glazing bars and mouldings, reveal, cill, lintel and method of opening) shown in elevation drawings at a scale of 1:10 and horizontal and vertical section at a scale of 1:5, will be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council.

To maintain the integrity and character of the listed building as supported by policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

5)      Prior to the commencement of works to the boundary treatment(s), plan and elevation drawings at a scale of 1:50 detailing the positions, height, design, materials and type of proposed boundary treatments will be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council.

To maintain the integrity and character of the listed building as supported by policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

6)      Prior the commencement of works, specifications, including section drawings, of all rainwater goods (and any external soil or waste pipes) will be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council.

To maintain the integrity and character of the listed building as supported by policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

7)      Historic chimneypieces and the original internal doors should be retained and protected during works.

To maintain the integrity and character of the listed building as supported by policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.