Minutes:
The Committee
considered application 3/20/1725/LB for the replacement of four windows at Pamphill First School, Pamphill
Wimborne, BH21 4EE with the application being considered as the Council’s
Assets and Property section was the applicant.
With the aid of a visual presentation, and taking account the detail in the report, officers provided context of what the main proposals, principles and planning issues of the development were; taking into account the policies against which this application was being assessed.
Plans and photographs provided an illustration of the location, dimensions and appearance of the school and its windows; how these would be replaced and by what means - given that the building was Grade II listed; the materials to be used; environmental, sustainability and built heritage considerations - given the status of the building - and that it was within the Pamphill Conservation Area.
The characteristics and topography of the school site was shown and views into the site and around it, which provided a satisfactory understanding of all that was necessary.
Officers explained there was a need for the replacement windows as those currently there were in a poor state of repair – having become unfit for purpose - and did not meet sustainability standards which might be expected.
In summary, the officer’s assessment considered the acceptability of the
proposal which
would not result in any harm to the designated Heritage
Asset and this formed the basis
of the recommendation being made.
The opportunity was then given for members to ask questions of the
presentation and what they had heard, in seeking clarification of
aspects so
as to have a better understanding in coming to a decision. Some
important points raised were and which they considered still required
clarification were:-
·
what
the windows would be constructed of; what the quality of the materials to be
used were and of what composition and; where these
would be located on the building
·
that
local craftsman and firms might be engaged, if at all practical and possible
within the terms of any contract or tender exercise
Officers addressed the questions raised – and what clarification was
needed - providing what they considered to be satisfactory answers – in being
confident that each one could be addressed by the provisions of the application
-
which the Committee understood to be, and saw, as generally acceptable.
From debate, the Committee considered the proposal to be acceptable -
understanding the need for new windows to maintain the fabric of the building
and which were in keeping with their surroundings.
Having had the opportunity to discuss the merits of the application and an
understanding of all this entailed; having taken into account the officer’s report
and presentation; and what they had heard at the meeting, in being proposed by Councillor Shane Bartlett and seconded by Councillor Robin Cook, on being put to the vote, the Committee agreed - unanimously - to grant permission, subject to the conditions set out in the officer’s report.
Resolved
That application 3/20/1725/LB be granted permission,
subject to the conditions set out in the officer’s report.
Reason for Decision
The
proposal would not harm the character, appearance and
historic interest of the designated heritage asset that it
affected being the Grade II listed building and there were no material
considerations which would warrant refusal of this application.
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