DECISION: GRANT (LISTED BUILDING CONSENT)

SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS:

1.        The work to which this consent relates shall be begun before the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this consent is granted.

Reason: In accordance with Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

2.        The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and details:

Structural Engineer’s Letter – Dated: 29 February 2024

Ref: DGC22404 - Design and Access Statement - Date of Issue: 4 February 2024

Drawing No. DGC-22404/02 - Proposed Works: First Floor Plan: As Proposed – Dated: 01/03/2024

Drawing No. H6312/01 - GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF COMMITTEE ROOM AND ASSOCIATED AREAS AT TOWN HALL BEXHILL-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX – Dated: Feb 2024

Planning Portal Reference: PP-12857258v1 – Location Plan – Date Produced: 04-Mar-2024

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3.        The materials to be used in the construction of the development hereby permitted shall be as described within the application, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the special architectural and historic character of the Listed Building in accordance with Policy EN2 of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy.

4.        The process of ‘removal of existing lath and plaster ceiling to Committee Room and replace with new Savolit board and lime hair plaster. Make good and replace cornice like for like’ of the development hereby permitted shall be as described within the application, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that the development is in keeping with the character and/or appearance of the existing building and to safeguard the historic fabric and the special architectural and historic character of the Listed Building having regard to Policy EN2 (i & ii) of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy.

5.        In the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the works from being carried out as per the approved plans/details. Revised plans and details may be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. Once approved the works shall be carried out in accordance with the revised plans/details and retained as such thereafter.

Reason: In the interests of ensuring a timely completion of works and to avoid undue risk to the heritage asset having regard to Policy EN2 of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy.

6.        Prior to the commencement of works, a mould is to be taken of the undamaged cornice so that if in the event that a section disengages and falls it can be replicated exactly like for like and the new section inserted, and joins made good with lime hair putty / natural hydraulic lime (NHL) cream grout or similar.

Reason: To avoid undue risk to the heritage asset and to ensure that the development is in keeping with the character and/or appearance of the existing building and to safeguard the historic fabric and the special architectural and historic character of the Listed Building having regard to Policy EN2 (i & ii) of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy.

7.        As noted on Point N1.07 within Drawing No. DGC-22404/02 - Proposed Works: First Floor Plan: As Proposed – Dated: 01/03/2024, should it be required to provide sound insulation during the works (flexible type contained within the existing floor void), details of the type and specification should be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval before works commence. Once approved the works shall be carried out in accordance with the details and retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To avoid undue risk to the heritage asset and to ensure that the development is in keeping with the character and/or appearance of the existing building and to safeguard the historic fabric and the special architectural and historic character of the Listed Building having regard to Policy EN2 (i & ii) of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy.

8.        For the entirety of the works, the existing decorative fire surrounds, decorative door surrounds and wall panelling is to be temporarily protected to prevent damage and mortar splashes.

Reason: To avoid undue risk to the heritage asset and to safeguard the historic fabric and the special architectural and historic character of the Listed Building having regard to Policy EN2 (i & ii) of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy.