Agenda item

- 12/00139/LBC - Proposed renewal of Listed Building Consent 04/01065/LBC for proposed part demolition, restoration and conversion of hall and outbuildings into 22 no. residential units and erection of 9 no. houses (31 no. residential units in total) at Daresbury Hall, Daresbury - 12/00140/FUL - Proposed renewal of planning permission 04/01064/FUL for proposed part demolition, restoration and conversion of hall and outbuildings into 22 no. residential units and erection of 9 no. houses (31 no. residential units in total) at Daresbury Hall, Daresbury - 12/00141/FUL - Proposed alterations to managers house and erection of new associated garage block at Daresbury Hall, Daresbury

Minutes:

The consultation procedure undertaken was outlined in the report together with background information in respect of the site.

 

These three applications were for the same sites, Daresbury Hall, so were considered by the Committee under a single report.  Members agreed that the applications be approved subject to the conditions listed below.

 

RESOLVED:  That delegated authority is given to the Operational Director – Planning, Policy and Transportation, in consultation with the Chairman or Vice Chairman to:

 

a)    approve the application, subject to conditions based on those listed below;

b)    agree the recommended Section 106; and

c)     notwithstanding that the application may be called in by the Secretary of State.

 

1.     The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.


Reason:- In order to comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2.     Prior to the commencement of development, a sample, full detailed drawings and a detailed specification of the external finishing materials to be used in the construction of all new development (including hard surfaced areas), shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:- In the interests of visual amenity, and to comply with Policy BE2 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

3.     Prior to the commencement of development, details of all drainage works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such details as are approved shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority prior to the completion of development and shall be maintained at all times thereafter.

Reason:- To ensure adequate drainage provision and as the submitted application is deficient with respect to these details and to comply with Policy PR5 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

4.     Prior to the commencement of development, full details of the location, height, design and illumination levels for any proposed external lighting and street lighting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:- In order to ensure that these are designed to retain the rural character of the Green Belt and the setting of the Listed Building in accordance with Policies BE9 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

5.     Prior to the commencement of development, an updated arboricultural report shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This report should demonstrate full compliance with British Standard 5837 and include a full tree survey, a woodland management plan, a tree protection plan and a method statement to ensure the continued healthy existence of all trees shown to be retained on the approved plan.

Reason:-In order to avoid the damage to the trees on site, in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with the provisions of Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

6.     Prior to the commencement of development, details of the treatment of all site boundaries shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The treatments so approved shall then be provided in full prior to the occupation of the dwellings and apartments; and shall thereafter be retained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:- In order to secure the satisfactory development of the site in the interests of visual amenity, and to comply with Policy BE2 of the Halton Local Plan.

7.     Prior to the commencement of development, details of the new entrance gate piers shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:-  In the interests of visual amenity and to protect the historical and architectural character of the Listed Building and its grounds and to comply with Policy BE10 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

8.     Prior  to  the  commencement  of  development,  a  sample  and full detailed drawings and a detailed specification  of  the external finishing materials to be used in the repair, alteration and extension of the existing buildings that are to be retained,  shall  be  submitted to and approved in writing  by  the  Local Planning Authority.

Reason:- In the interests of visual amenity, and to comply with Policy BE2 of the Halton Local Plan.

9.     Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved details of wheel cleansing facilities for heavy commercial and site vehicles shall be submitted for the approval of the Local Planning Authority. Such details as are approved shall be implemented, maintained and used throughout the construction period of the development.

Reason:- To ensure that satisfactory measures are in force so as to alleviate any impact dust and dirt may have on the local environment, and to comply with Policy BE1 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

10. Prior to commencement of development, the visibility splays shown on plan 4166/S/L/1 shall be provided. The approved details shall be maintained at all times to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.


Reason:- In the interest of highway safety and to comply with Policies BE1 and TP17 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

11. Prior to the commencement of development, details of the provisions made for barn owls, shall be submitted, together with details of the timing of the works to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:- In order not to deter the roosting of barn owls, a species protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and to comply with Policy GE21 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

12. No work on site (including the pre-construction delivery of equipment or materials) shall commence until the Local Planning Authority has been notified in writing of the proposed date of commencement and has confirmed that the protective fencing around the trees has been erected to its satisfaction.

Reason:- In order to avoid the damage to the trees on site, in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with the provisions of Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

13. No development shall take place until the applicant, or his agent or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted by the applicant and approved by the planning authority.

Reason:- To ensure the proper investigation of the site due to its historic importance and to comply with Policy BE6 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

 

14. No development shall take place until full details of a scheme and programme for the restoration of the pond within the site, including details of the timing of the works, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:- In the interests of enhancing the habitat and the amenity value of the pond and to comply with Policy BE1 and BE2 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

15. Before any site works commence, robust temporary fencing shall be erected to adequately protect all existing trees shown to be retained. The location and specification of this fencing shall be in accordance with British Standard 5837 "Trees in relation to construction".

Reason:-  In order to avoid damage to the trees on the site, in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with the provisions of Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

16. All roadways within the site shall be to the width and in the location as shown on the approved plans.  There shall be no alterations to the existing roads, including re-surfacing, until full details of the proposed hard surface and construction specification have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:- In the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with the Council’s, duty under Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and in accordance with Policy BE1 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan as the construction and alteration of roadways is likely to have an adverse impact on the trees on the site unless adequately controlled.

17. Within the protective zones surrounding each tree, as defined by the fencing, there shall be no raising or lowering of levels, no storage of soil, debris or building materials, no installation of underground services, kerbing, or any kind of hard surfacing, no passage of vehicles or any other sort of site activity without prior consultation with the Council's Tree Officer.

Reason:- In order to avoid damage to the trees on the site,  in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with the provisions of Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

18. Any tree that suffers serious injury during the period of construction, or dies within three years of completion of the development, shall be felled and replaced with a tree (or trees) of suitable size and species, to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority in the first available planting season thereafter.

 

Reason:-   To ensure the satisfactory landscaping of the site in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with the provisions of Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

19. Where it is necessary to install underground services in proximity to retained trees and the routes are clearly shown on the approved plans, the work shall be carried out strictly in accordance with NJUG (National Joint Utilities Group) Guidelines for the planning, installation and maintenance of utility apparatus in proximity to trees.

Reason:- In order to avoid damage to the trees on the site, in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with the provisions of Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

20. Where it is necessary to construct hard surfacing such as paths or driveways in proximity to retained trees and these are clearly shown on the approved plans, the work shall be carried out in accordance with Arboricultural Practice Note 12 "Through the trees to development' and supervised on site by a qualified arboriculturalist.

Reason:- In order to avoid damage to the trees on the site, in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with the provisions of Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

21. Prior  to  the occupation of the premises hereby approved  the vehicle access,  service and parking areas shall be laid  out and  surfaced  to  the satisfaction of the  Local  Planning Authority  in accordance with the approved plans, and shall be retained  at all times thereafter within the curtilage of  the site  for  use exclusively in connection with the  development hereby approved.

Reason:- To ensure the satisfactory development of the site in the interests of highway safety, and to comply with Policy BE1 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

22. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development Order 1995 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that order) no enlargement of a dwelling-house nor the provision of any building or enclosure within the curtilage of the dwelling-house, as permitted by Classes A, B, C, D, E, G and H of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of that Order shall be allowed without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:- In order that the Local Planning Authority may exercise control over any proposed future extensions or the provision of any buildings or enclosures in the interests of residential amenity as the exercise of permitted development rights is likely to reduce private amenity space below the standard normally considered acceptable by the Local Planning Authority, and to comply with Policy BE1 and BE10 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

23. Notwithstanding  the  provisions  of   the  Town  and  Country Planning General Permitted Development Order 1995 (or any order revoking and  re-enacting that order) no hard surfacing other than that hereby  approved,  or the erection or construction of a  gate, fence, wall or other means of enclosure, as permitted by Class F  of  Part 1 of Schedule 2 of that Order  shall  be allowed forward  of  a dwelling-house fronting a highway without  the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:- In order that the Local Planning Authority may exercise control over any proposed future hard surfaced areas, or the erection or construction of a gate, fence, wall or other means of enclosure forward of a dwelling fronting a highway, which would otherwise constitute permitted development in the interests of visual amenity, and to comply with Policy BE1 and BE10 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

24. The roof finish of all new development shall be natural slate and lead unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:-  In the interests of visual amenity and to reflect the character of Daresbury Hall and to comply with Policy BE10 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

25. Rainwater goods on all new development shall be cast metal unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:-  In the interests of visual amenity and to reflect the character of Daresbury Hall and to comply with Policy BE10 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

26. Windows on all new development shall be timber, paint finish and set back from the face of the outer wall by a minimum of 100mm.

Reason:-  In the interests of visual amenity and to reflect the character of Daresbury Hall and to comply with Policy BE10 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

27. Stone dressings in all new development are to be natural and not artificial or reconstructed stone.

Reason:-  In the interests of visual amenity and to reflect the character of Daresbury Hall and to comply with policy BE10 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

28. The cobbled surface to the stable courtyard is to be retained and reinstated in accordance with an approved plan and specification.

Reason:-  In the interests of visual amenity and to protect the setting of the Listed Buildings and retain the historical character of the stables and to comply with Policy BE10 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.

29. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the bat survey submitted unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.


Reason: To ensure no damage to wildlife and to comply with Policy GE21 of the Halton Unitary Development Plan.