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REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION MANAGER

All works associated with the conversion of the Grade II* Listed Building from the former all-girls boarding school to 35no. new apartments and the works for the reinstatement of the Grade II* Listed Park and Garden at Temple Dinsley and all works associated with the conversion of the curtilage listed Tank House and Pump House buildings and the demolition of the existing sports hall.

RESOLVED: That application 24/01065/LBC be GRANTED listed building consent subject to the reasons and conditions set out in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager subject to:

(a)   The Committee to delegate powers to the Development and Conservation Manager to resolve and amend matters as is appropriate and necessary.

(b)   The inclusion of the additional Condition 64, as follows:

“Condition 64:

Prior to the proposed new permissive path from the Dower House being first brought into use, details of alterations to existing boundary wall and gate where new access is proposed onto Hitchin Road shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Thereafter, the alterations and gate shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and be made available for pedestrian use in accordance with the phasing plan approved under condition 4.

Reason: in the interests of visual amenity and to protect the setting and appearance of heritage assets.”

Audio recording – 1 hour 34 minutes 10 seconds

The Senior Planning Officer provided an update regarding the Supplementary Document that had been published on 30 January 2025.

There were no further questions from Members or contributions from public participants on the Listed Building Consent application.

Councillor Martin Prescott proposed and Councillor Jon Clayden seconded and, following a vote, it was:

RESOLVED: That application 24/01065/LBC be GRANTED listed building consent subject to the reasons and conditions set out in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager subject to:

(a)   The Committee to delegate powers to the Development and Conservation Manager to resolve and amend matters as is appropriate and necessary.

(b)   The inclusion of the additional condition (Condition 64):

“Prior to the proposed new permissive path from the Dower House being first brought into use, details of alterations to existing boundary wall and gate where new access is proposed onto Hitchin Road shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Thereafter, the alterations and gate shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and be made available for pedestrian use in accordance with the phasing plan approved under condition 4.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to protect the setting and appearance of heritage assets.”