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The proposals seek to extend the existing library into the external courtyard space providing circa 60sm of additional library service user space to the existing 255sqm building. A clearstory window is proposed above to create a day lit environment. A series of retrofitting measures are proposed including a complete fabric upgrade and a decarbonisation of the existing heating supply. Elevational treatment is to be sympathetic to the original 1960’s building with minimal change to the front facing elevations. External access is to be remodelled with the addition of a Part M compliant ramp for Library Staff and users.

Library, Bancks Street, Minehead, TA24 5DJ

Application ApprovedReference: SCC/3788/2021Somerset Council

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Application summary

Status
Application Approved
Application type
Not published
Received
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Validated
23 Nov 2020
Determination deadline
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Local authority
Somerset Council

Application overview

The proposals seek to extend the existing library into the external courtyard space providing circa 60sm of additional library service user space to the existing 255sqm building. A clearstory window is proposed above to create a day lit environment. A series of retrofitting measures are proposed including a complete fabric upgrade and a decarbonisation of the existing heating supply. Elevational treatment is to be sympathetic to the original 1960’s building with minimal change to the front facing elevations. External access is to be remodelled with the addition of a Part M compliant ramp for Library Staff and users.

Proposal details

Reference
SCC/3788/2021
Alternative references
3/21/20/095
Agent
Harry Avis

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Application location

Library, Bancks Street, Minehead, TA24 5DJ

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DocumentPublishedAction
3788_Response_Ecology_Redacted(1).pdfCONSULTATION & CORRESPONDENCE (STATUTORY CONSULTEES)9 Feb 2021View
3788 Ecology - redacted.pdfCONSULTATION & CORRESPONDENCE (STATUTORY CONSULTEES)30 Mar 2021View
OFFICER REPORT_SCC-3788-2021.pdfDECISION NOTICE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS19 Feb 2021View
DECISION NOTICE_SCC-3788-2021- redacted.pdfDECISION NOTICES19 Feb 2021View
216089-ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfPLANNING APPLICATION FORMS20 Jan 2021View
216090-AttachmentSummary.pdfPLANNING APPLICATION FORMS20 Jan 2021View
3788_CoverLetter_SWandT_Redacted(1).pdfPLANNING APPLICATION FORMS9 Feb 2021View
216094-200859-0201-P02 Minehead Library Design and Access Statement.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216100-200859-1051-P02-Existing Site Block Plan.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216101-200859-1101-P02-Existing Ground Floor Plan.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216102-200859-1102-P02-Existing Roof Plan.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216103-200859-1201-P02-Existing Elevations.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216104-200859-1202-P02-Existing Elevations.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216105-200859-1203-P02-Existing Contextual Elevation.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216106-200859-1204-P02-Existing Sections.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216107-200859-1301-P02-Proposed Site Block Plan.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216108-200859-1302-P02-Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216109-200859-1303-P02-Proposed Roof Plan.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216110-200859-1401-P02-Proposed Elevations.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216111-200859-1402-P02-Proposed Elevations.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216112-200859-1403-P02-Proposed Contextual Elevation.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216113-200859-1404-P02-Proposed Sections.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216114-200859-2001-P02 Location Plan.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS20 Jan 2021View
216097-Drainage statement.pdfSUPPORTING REPORTS & DOCUMENTS20 Jan 2021View
216098-Minehead Library Tree Survey Oct 20.pdfSUPPORTING REPORTS & DOCUMENTS20 Jan 2021View
216099-20.1469 Minehead Library-PEA_v1.pdfSUPPORTING REPORTS & DOCUMENTS20 Jan 2021View

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Decision & conditions

Application Approved
OFFICER REPORT_SCC-3788-2021.pdf DECISION NOTICE_SCC-3788-2021- redacted.pdf
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