ITEM NO: 19 APPLICATION FOR LISTED BUILDING CONSENT REF: 05/03546/ELBC SITE ADDRESS: MILLBANK MILL WYND FALKLAND PROPOSAL : INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE DISH APPLICANT: DAVID MACGREGOR MILLBANK MILL WYND FALKLAND CONSULTATIONS Falkland and Newton of Falkland CC Central/North Fife Preservation Society Ensure decision in line with policy for Conservation Areas No response REPRESENTATIONS No representations have been received in relation to this application. STATUTORY POLICIES AND APPROVED GUIDANCE National Guidance NPPG18 Planning and the Historic Environment Memorandum of Guidance on Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Fife Structure Plan 2002 Policy B1 Built Heritage Cupar and Howe of Fife Local Plan 2003 Policy BE9 Development within Conservation Areas Policy BE10 Historic Core of Falkland Policy BE11 Alterations or Extensions to Listed Buildings PLANNING SUMMARY 1.0 Background 1.1 The application relates to a two storey dwellinghouse on Mill Wynd in Falkland. The frontage of the property faces south and the ridge of the roof runs roughly east to west, perpendicular to Mill Wynd. The site is within the Conservation Area of Falkland and is a Category B (for group) Listed Building. 1.2 The proposal is to install a satellite dish on the eastmost chimney which breaks the ridge line and is clearly visible from both Mill Wynd and High Street. 2.0 Planning Assessment 2.1 The determination of this application should have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses. 2.2 It is proposed to site the satellite dish where it would be clearly visible from the adjacent public roads and from the High Street which is at a higher level and, therefore, allows direct view of the roof of this dwellinghouse. 2.3 Policies B1 of the Fife Structure Plan 2002, BE9, BE10 and BE11 of the Cupar and Howe of Fife Local Plan all seek to preserve and enhance the features and architectural character of Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas. Historic Scotland's Memorandum of Guidance specifically mentions that satellite dishes should only be installed where it is possible to do so without affecting in any way the principal elevations of the building. 2.4 The proposal originally positioned the satellite dish on the west-most chimney. However, after discussions regarding the prominence of that location and going through every option available it was suggested to the applicant that if plans could be provided showing the satellite dish attached to the rear of the east chimney and not readily visible from the public road, this may be acceptable. The applicant has provided amended plans but these show the satellite dish to be as prominent as originally proposed but relocated to the second chimney. The applicant has disputed that the dish would be readily visible but has refused to provide a drawing to show the exact positioning and orientation of the dish. 2.5 It is considered that the installation of the satellite dish where it can be clearly seen and is prominent on the roofline of the building, is directly contrary to the Development Plan Policy and National Guidance. It would have a detrimental effect on both the appearance of the Listed Building, in that it would break the roofline and disrupt the profile of the building, and on the Conservation Area as it would be clearly visible from several public places. There is no alternative position which would be less prominent and would be capable of receiving a signal. 3.0 Conclusion 3.1 The proposal is unacceptable as it is contrary to the Policy B1 of the Fife Structure Plan 2002, and Policies BE9 and BE10 of the Cupar and Howe of Fife Local Plan 2003 in that it is not compatible with the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, and Policy B11 in that it is an alteration to a Listed Building which would detract from its appearance. In addition the siting of the dish in this position would be against the advice contained in Historic Scotland's Memorandum of Guidance on Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas which requires the satellite dishes only be installed where they do not affect the principal elevations of the building. The statutory requirement is that in determining Listed Building Consent, special regard should be given to the desirability of preserving the building and its setting. In this case it is considered highly desirable to preserve the appearance of this building and its setting in order to retain its architectural qualities and contribution to the Conservation Area and, therefore, it is recommended that the application is refused. RECOMMENDATION: Refuse for the following:Reason(s): 1. In the interests of preserving the visual amenity and preserving the architectural heritage of this Category B (for group) Listed Building; the satellite dish would cause an unacceptable impact on the principal elevations and the Conservation Area, and set an undesirable precedent for the installation of satellite dishes on unsympathetic elevations on listed buildings. As such the proposal is contrary to NPPG18 Planning and the Historic Environment, The Memorandum of Guidance on Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas, the Fife Structure Plan 2002, Policy B1 and Policies BE9, BE10 and BE11 of the Cupar and Howe of Fife Local Plan 2003. BACKGROUND PAPERS The documents, guidance notes and policies referred to in “Statutory Policies and Approved Guidance”. Report prepared by Jane Wardrop, Planner