Delegation Scheme No.
Table 4a – F.1
HIGH PEAK BOROUGH COUNCIL
Individual Executive Decision
15 January 2013
Heritage Regeneration Grant application –
TITLE:
39 – 41 Kinder Road Hayfield
EXECUTIVE COUNCILLOR
Councillor Godfrey Claff – Executive
Councillor for Regeneration Services
OFFICER:
Dai Larner - Executive Director
(Regeneration)
WARDS INVOLVED:
Hayfield
Appendices
Appendix 1
Photograph of existing building
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Reason for the Report:
1.1
To consider an application for a grant towards the repair of an existing stone
roof at 39 – 41 Kinder Road Hayfield.
2.
Recommendation
2.1
To approve a grant of up to £4,500 towards the cost of works totalling £9,000
(VAT not applicable).
3.
Executive Summary
3.1
The Council operates a Heritage Regeneration Grant scheme which is aimed
at promoting appropriate conservation repair and restoration schemes to
targeted historic buildings. This report relates to a scheme of repairs to retain
an existing stone roof to two adjoining properties within a prominent location in
the Hayfield Conservation Area.
4.
How this report links to Corporate Priorities
4.1
This report concerns publicly funding the restoration and repair of historic
properties that are either listed, identified heritage assets or located within one
of the Council's conservation areas. This, in turn, is related to two of the
Council’s corporate aims:
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Supporting economic development and regeneration which incorporates
the objective of high quality development control
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Protecting and improving the environment which includes the objective of
promoting environmentally sustainable policies and practices. The
conservation of historic buildings is inherently sustainable.
5.
Options and Analysis
5.1
39 – 41 Kinder Road occupies a prominent position within the conservation
area and provides a focal view point from the footpath leading past the Royal
Hotel. Rosie’s Café is located on the ground floor and presents a traditional
and well preserved shop frontage to the street scene. The property dates from
the mid 19th century and typical in form, scale and appearance to others along
Kinder Road. It is fortunate in being little altered by modern interventions. As a
result of this, it has more recently provided a film location for a period drama.
The building has a stone roof, which is in poor condition and now requires
substantial repair.
5.2
The retention of traditional roofing materials is important in defining the
character of a conservation area. This is particularly important within Hayfield,
where the topography allows for many view of the roofscape. The Hayfield
Conservation Area Character Appraisal refers to the predominant use of
millstone grit for walling and roofing materials and identifies the loss of these
as having a negative impact upon the character of the conservation area.
5.3
Three estimates for the roof repairs were submitted and the lowest totals
£9,000 (VAT not applicable). The estimate also allows for repairs to the
chimney stacks and renewal of rainwater gutters in timber. References from
the contractor have also been sought and checked by the applicant.
5.4
Under the agreed terms of the Heritage Regeneration Grants, grant aid
towards this element of work is allocated at a rate of 50%. This would equate
to a grant offer of £4,500.
6.
Implications
6.1
Community Safety - (Crime and Disorder Act 1998)
No implications
6.2
Workforce
No implications
6.3
Equality and Diversity/Equality Impact Assessment
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Council's
Diversity and Equality Policies.
6.4
Financial Considerations
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There are allocations within the capital programme for the Heritage
Regeneration Grant scheme. There are sufficient funds remaining
to make the grant recommended in this report. Budget for 2012/13
£45,000
6.5
Legal
Local authorities are empowered to give grants towards
improvements in conservation areas under Section 57 of the
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
6.6
Sustainability
Repairing, restoring and in some cases bringing back into use the
historic building stock for future generations is a sustainable
activity.
6.7
Internal and External Consultation
This will enhance the character of the conservation area in
accordance with the recently adopted character appraisal which, in
turn, was subject of extensive public consultation.
6.8
Risk Assessment
No implications.
7.
Background and Detail
7.1
There have been no other grant applications for this building under the
Heritage Regeneration Grants Scheme.
7.2
The building is located in the Hayfield Conservation Area. The proposal will
result in the traditional repair and retention of a stone roof to a historic
property, in a prominent location. As such it meets the criteria set out for
assessing applications under this grant scheme, which were agreed when the
scheme was established by the Executive on 17th May 2010. These are:
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The building is listed, falls within a conservation area or is a heritage asset
as defined in National Planning Policy Framework.
The scheme would promote heritage-led regeneration.
Whilst not exclusive the scheme would promote the repair or restoration of
historic shopfronts and their upper floors.
The proposed scope of works would have a significant positive impact on
the street scene and/or the character or appearance of the heritage asset.
The proposed scope of works would promote either the repair or
restoration of traditional architectural detailing.
Dai Larner
Executive Director (Regeneration)
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Web Links and
Background Papers
Heritage Regeneration Grants
Location
Contact details
Files held electronically
Joanne Brooks ext 3654
Appendix 1
Existing photograph
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