1.
Site Description
1.1
The Maltings is a residential unit formed by the conversion of a former squash court
with the complex of buildings at Carr Head Hall. Carr Head Hall itself stands
immediately opposite ‘The Maltings’ and both properties are served by the same Carr
Head Hall Estate access road.
1.2
To the north west of ‘The Maltings’ and within several metres of its rear elevation is a
block of garages let into the hillside and the roof over the garage forms a terrace.
Immediately to the rear of this terrace is an Ice House which is grade 2 listed as is
Carr Head Hall itself.
2.
Proposal
2.1
The proposal is to erect a two storey extension to the south west gable of the
Maltings and to construct a garden room off the terraced area over the existing
garages. The Garden room contains a significant amount of glazing against some
stone built structures in the form of outbuildings and would have the appearance of a
large Victorian Conservatory and ancillary buildings.
3.
Planning History
3.1
5/22/292 – Conversion of squash court to form single dwelling – approval 1986.
3.2
5/22/292/A – Conversion of squash court to form single dwelling – approval 1986.
4.
Planning Policy Background
4.1
Adopted Craven Local Plan Policies H20 – Extensions to existing dwellings. BE7 –
The Setting of Listed Buildings.
5.
Parish/Town Council Comments
5.1
Cowling Parish Council have commented as follows:- ‘A site visit is requested as the
development is considered to be too elaborate for the site.’
6.
Consultations
6.1
None.
7.
Representations
7.1
None – Site notice, neighbours notified.
8.
Summary of principle planning issues
8.1
The main issues are whether or not:a) The extension to the dwelling accords with Local Plan Policy H20.
b) The garden room would be harmful to the character of Carr Head Hall and the
estate grounds.
c) Either proposal would adversely affect the setting of Carr Head Hall which is
grade 2 listed.
9.
Analysis
9.1
The Extension
The proposed extension to the Maltings has been designed to be in keeping with the
existing dwelling in form and materials. Its mass is approximately 50% that of the
existing dwelling and, being set back from the front elevation of the existing dwelling
and having a hipped roof the extension would not appear disproportionate in scale.
Its effect on the streetscene would be acceptable. There are no windows shown on
the south west elevation and the proposed extension would not cause undue loss of
light or privacy to any neighbouring property.
9.2
The Garden Room
This proposal would be located in an area to the rear of The Maltings over a building
currently used as garaging. The views of it from outside the site are somewhat
restricted. Nevertheless it is well designed, in scale with The Maltings itself and other
adjacent buildings and is a type of structure quite often founded in the walled garden
areas of Country Houses which Carr Head Hall once was. Its location is such that it
would not result in undue loss of privacy to neighbouring property. The framework for
the glazed structure would be formed in timber and painted matt green. This was
confirmed through discussions with the applicant’s agent.
9.3
Effect on Carr Head Hall
Neither the extension to The Maltings nor the garden room would adversely affect the
setting of Carr Head Hall as the design, location and materials would not result in
visual conflict.
10
Recommendation
10.1
Approval is recommended.
11.
Summary of Conditions
11.1
The development hereby approved shall not commence until such time as samples of
the proposed external walling and roofing materials have been submitted to and
approved by the District Planning Authority.
11.2
The framework of the glazed garden room structure shall be fabricated in timber and
painted matt green unless otherwise agreed in writing with the District Planning
Authority.
11.3
No development shall take place in advance of the approval in writing of the District
Planning Authority of details and sections of the timber framing and glazing bars for
the roofing and walling areas of the glazed structure to a scale of not less than ¼ full
size.
12.
Reasons
12.1
To ensure that the proposed development is of good appearance in the interests of
visual amenity.
12.2
The District Planning Authority considers that timber framework for the glazed
structure would be the most appropriate material to achieve correctly proportioned
sections to be in keeping with the historic character of Carr Head Hall.