SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT TO
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE – 23 SEPTEMBER 2010
Each report for decision on this Agenda shows the Officer responsible, the recommendation
of the Head of Planning and Building Control and in the case of private business the
paragraph(s) of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 under which it is
considered exempt. None of the reports have financial, legal or policy implications save
where indicated.
PUBLIC BUSINESS - ITEM FOR DECISION
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Note :- Recommendations for approval include a standard time limit condition as Condition
No.1, unless otherwise stated.
1.
OVERSTRAND - LE/10/0716 - Demolition of section of boundary wall to
facilitate formation of vehicular access and parking area; 8 The Londs for Mrs
R Hillary
Target Date: 18 August 2010
Case Officer: Miss C Ketteringham
Conservation Area Demolition
CONSTRAINTS
Residential Area
Conservation Area
Archaeological Site
THE APPLICATION
Demolition of a 4.5m section of a 1.4m high boundary wall, (including 1m width of the
pedestrian gate), to facilitate formation of a vehicular access and parking area. A 2m
section is a later addition to the original wall as shown by the concrete mortar and
coping and poor quality bricks.
REASONS FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE
At the request of the Cllr Mrs Fitch-Tillett for the following planning reasons:
Concern about the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation
Area.
PARISH COUNCIL
Objects on the grounds that it would constitute a major alteration to the streetscape
in a conservation area.
CONSULTATIONS
Conservation, Design and Landscape - The section of wall to be removed does not
have any real intrinsic value or quality. The proposed demolition would involve a
relatively short length which would not significantly weaken the enclosure down the
Londs. There can be no sustainable Conservation & Design objections to this
proposal. On the understanding that the new wall into the site does indeed match
the remaining frontage wall, the application should not harm the significance of this
part of Overstrand's Conservation Area.
HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS
It is considered that the proposed development may raise issues relevant to
Article 8: The Right to respect for private and family life.
Article 1 of the First Protocol: The right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions.
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Having considered the likely impact on an individual's Human Rights, and the general
interest of the public, approval of this application as recommended is considered to
be justified, proportionate and in accordance with planning law.
CRIME AND DISORDER ACT 1998 - SECTION 17
The application raises no significant crime and disorder issues.
POLICIES
North Norfolk Core Strategy (Adopted September 2008):
EN 8 - Protecting and enhancing the historic environment
MAIN ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION
Impact on the Character and appearance of the Overstrand Conservation Area.
APPRAISAL
This application was deferred at the Committee meeting on the 26 August 2010 in
order to allow Officers to seek further information as to when this area of wall, for
which demolition consent is sought, was erected. Members will be updated at the
meeting.
The application site is within the centre of the Overstrand and its designated
Conservation Area. The site is located near to the High Street end of The Londs
where typically the density of development is more concentrated. The section of wall
to be removed is close to the cottage. A one metre length behind the 45 degree
splay is to be rebuilt to match the boundary wall. The total section of wall lost
amounts to only 11% of the overall length of boundary wall.
Taking into account the section of wall to be removed is small, is close to the cottage
and the position of the dwelling at the southern end of The Londs, where the cottages
are close to or abut the roadway, visually its removal would not harm the sense of
enclosure generated by the boundary walls and dwellings along The Londs.
Consequently, it is considered that the proposal would preserve the character and
appearance of the Overstrand Conservation Area.
The proposal complies therefore with relevant adopted Development Plan policy.
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE, subject to the following conditions:
1 This conservation area consent is granted subject to the condition that the
works to which it relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three
years beginning with the date on which the consent is granted.
Reason:
The time limit condition is imposed in order to comply with the requirements of
Section 18(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as
amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2005.
2 Within three months of the demolition hereby approved taking place the new wall
indicated on the approved plan shall be erected.
Reason:
In the interests of the visual amenity of the conservation area and in accordance with
Policy EN 8 of the adopted North Norfolk Core Strategy.
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3 The materials to be used on making good the wall and building the new wall
shall closely match those of the existing wall including replicating the flint work
pattern, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.
Reason:
In the interests of the appearance of the wall in accordance with Policy EN 8 of the
adopted North Norfolk Core Strategy.
4 The works to which this consent relates shall be undertaken in strict
accordance with the submitted and approved plans, drawings and
specifications, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning
Authority.
Reason:
To ensure the works are carried out in accordance with the expressed intentions of
the applicant and to ensure the satisfactory completion of works in accordance with
Policy EN 8 of the adopted North Norfolk Core Strategy.
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