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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
The application seeks a minor amendment under S19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended) by way of variation of condition 12 of listed building consent ref. P2024/1453/LBC dated 07.02.2025: • RAISING OF COAL VAULT ENTRANCE DOOR HEIGHT (COMPLIANCE): Notwithstanding references within the Structural Engineer’s Design Intent Report dated May 2024 no permission is granted for the raising of the coal vault entrance door height. The condition would be varied to read: 6.5 The condition would be varied to reflect this: • RAISING OF NORTHERN COAL VAULT ENTRANCE DOOR HEIGHT (COMPLIANCE): Notwithstanding references within the Structural Engineer’s Design Intent Report dated May 2024 permission is granted for the raising of the northern coal vault entrance door where modern lintel already exists. REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset. REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/1033/S19
- Alternative references
- PP-14570504
- Ward
- St Mary's & St James'
- Agent
- Jeremy Scott
- UPRN
- 5300035321
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| File Size: 198324, Reference: Application Form - Without Personal DataDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 1175666, Reference: Block plan of the siteDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 236165, Reference: Community Infrastructure Levy - Completed formDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 675245, Reference: Additional plansDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 774574, Reference: Floor Plan - ExistingDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 1100113, Reference: Elevation (Front) - ExistingDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 395401, Reference: Section - ExistingDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 460321, Reference: Section - ExistingDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 675651, Reference: Section - ExistingDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 921248, Reference: Floor planDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 851750, Reference: Floor planDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 1086056, Reference: Elevation (Front) - ProposedDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 439145, Reference: Section - ProposedDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 829610, Reference: Section - ProposedDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 490656, Reference: Section - ProposedDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 974359, Reference: Detail DrawingDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 245240, Reference: Photographs and photomontagesDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 258579, Reference: Photographs and photomontagesDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 315580, Reference: Photographs and photomontagesDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 378706, Reference: Photographs and photomontagesDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 8399233, Reference: Other relevant informationDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 339007, Reference: Other relevant informationDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| File Size: 7559520, Reference: Other relevant informationDefault | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 24 Apr 2026 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 24 Apr 2026 | View |
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Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- ALL EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WORKS TO MATCH (COMPLIANCE): All new external and internal works and finishes and works of making good to the retained fabric shall match the existing adjacent work with regard to the methods used and to material, colour, texture and profile. All such works and finishes shall be maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
- This consent relates solely to listed building matters. Should it become necessary to make alterations to the consented scheme in order to comply with other legislation, such as Building Regulations, a further consent may be required. Such a consent should be sought and obtained prior to the relevant works being undertaken.
- S19 - CONSENT LIMITED TO THAT OF ORIGINAL CONSENT: The works hereby permitted shall be begun not later than the expiration expiry date of original consent – 07.02.2028. REASON: To ensure the commencement timescale for the development is not extended beyond that of the original listed building consent granted on 07.02.2025 [LBI ref: P2024/1453/LBC). Furthermore, to comply with the provisions of Section 19(5)(a) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Chapter 5).
- OPENING UP OF ARCHED LFG FIREPLACE (DETAILS): Opening up works to confirm that the arched openings are non-original features should be undertaken and shared with the Local Planning Authority before the relevant works as proposed to the chimney breasts are commenced. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset. The OPENING UP OF ARCHED LFG FIREPLACE shall be carried out in accordance with details approved under P2025/3630/AOD dated 03.03.2026.
- FACING BRICKWORK TO NEW EXTENSION (COMPLIANCE): All new facing brickwork shall match the original brickwork in respect of colour, texture, face bond and pointing. The bricks shall be second-hand Imperial yellow stock bricks. No permission is granted for the use of brick slips. The pointing shall be carried out using a lime mortar with a ratio of 1:3 (lime:sand) and shall be flush/slightly recessed and not weatherstruck. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
- FIREPLACE SURROUNDS AND GATES (COMPLIANCE): No permission is granted for the removal of any original or historic fireplace surrounds or grates. All new fireplace surrounds to the principal floors shall accurately replicate late-Georgian fireplace surrounds appropriate for a principal room, in terms of material, profile and detailing. They shall comprise of a Carrara marble fireplace surround with a cast-iron grate above a stone hearth set flush with the floorboards. All fireplace surrounds to the basement and attic floors shall accurately replicate late-Georgian fireplace surrounds, appropriate for a secondary/service space, in terms of material and detail. They shall comprise of a timber or plain stone fireplace surround with a cast-iron grate above a stone hearth set flush with the floorboards. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
- AIR BRICKS (DETAILS): No installation of air bricks / vents shall commence unless and until details of the proposed air brick(s)/vents including manufacturer’s brochure or sample, as appropriate, and the precise location within the elevation(s) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset. The AIR BRICKS shall be carried out in accordance with details approved under P2025/3630/AOD dated 03.03.2026.
- PAVING TO REAR GARDEN (DETAILS): Notwithstanding the approved drawings, ‘tiled floor’ is not an acceptable treatment for the rear garden and should instead be paved with suitable regard for drainage. Specification of the paving shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the relevant works commence. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset. The PAVING TO REAR GARDEN shall be carried out in accordance with details approved under P2025/3630/AOD dated 03.03.2026.
- RECONFIGURED PIPEWORK (COMPLIANCE): All new external rainwater goods and soil pipes on the visible elevations shall be of cast iron and painted black. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
- DESIGN OF KITCHEN CABINETRY (DETAILS): Detailed drawings of all kitchen joinery and cabinetry shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the relevant part of the works commencing on site. The design of cabinetry and joinery needs to avoid impact to decorative ceiling work and cornicing in the new location upper ground floor (tall units in this space are likely to be harmful). The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset. The DESIGN OF KITCHEN CABINETRY shall be carried out in accordance with details approved under P2025/3630/AOD dated 03.03.2026.
- EXCAVATION OF LOWER GROUND FLOOR (DETAILS). Notwithstanding the approved plans no permission is granted for any excavation to lower the basement floor prior to a detailed structural engineer’s report and method statement (ensuring the safety and stability of the historic building fabric) ISsubmitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Any excavation and associated works shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved. Any excavation shall be carried out by hand. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset. The EXCAVATION OF LOWER GROUND FLOOR (DETAILS) shall be carried out in accordance with details approved under P2025/3631/AOD dated 03.03.2026.
- COAL VAULT DAMPROOFING (DETAILS): Notwithstanding the approved plans no permission is granted for any form of vertical damp proof course other than a cavity drain membrane system. A method statement detailing the proposed form of damp proofing shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the relevant works commencing. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset. The COAL VAULT DAMPROOFING shall be carried out in accordance with details approved under P2025/3630/AOD dated 03.03.2026.
- RAISING OF NORTHERN COAL VAULT ENTRANCE DOOR HEIGHT (COMPLIANCE): Notwithstanding references within the Structural Engineer’s Design Intent Report dated May 2024 permission is granted for the raising of the northern coal vault entrance door where modern lintel already exists. REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
- GB-SA-DR-A 4030-1001 Rev P4 GB-SA-DR-A-3010-1209 Rev P4 GB-SA-DR-A-3010-1210 Rev P4 GB-SA-DR-A-3010-2001 Rev P4 GB-SA-DR-A-3010-3001 Rev P4 GB-SA-DR-A-3010-3002 Rev P3 GB-SA-DR-A-3010-3003 Rev P4 GB-SA-DR-A-4030-1009 Rev P7 GB-SA-DR-A-4030-1010 Rev P6 GB-SA-DR-A-4030-2001 Rev P6 GB-SA-DR-A-4030-3001 Rev P6 GB-SA-DR-A-4030-3002 Rev P6 GB-SA-DR-A-4030-3003 Rev P7 GB-SA-DR-A-4030-5002 Rev P1
