Issue - meetings

Installation of a 16” diameter cast aluminium plaque on southern elevation of Arnot Hill House.

The Head of Development and Place introduced the report.

RESOLVED:

To GRANT Listed Building Consent subject to conditions:

Conditions

 1         The works authorised by this consent shall be carried out within 3 years from the date of this consent.

 2         This consent shall be read in accordance with the application form, site location plan and details of the plaque received on 8th October 2020. The works shall thereafter be undertaken in accordance with these details.

 3         The plaque hereby permitted shall be non-illuminated at all times.

 4         Non-ferrous screws shall be utilised to fix the hardwood base plate on to the southern elevation of Arnot Hill House and the base plate shall only be fixed utilising the mortar joints.

Reasons

 1         In order to ensure that the works are commenced in a timely manner, as set out in Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended).

 2         For the avoidance of doubt.

 3         In order to preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building.

 4         In order to preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building.

Reasons for Decision

In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority the proposed installation of the plaque on the southern elevation of Arnot Hill House is acceptable and would not result in harm to the historic fabric and the minor harm that would result on the setting of the listed building would be outweighed by the public benefit of providing social and recreational benefits within a public Park, to highlight the birth place and career of the region's most eminent water engineer. The proposal would comply with the NPPF Section 16 and policies LPD 26 and LPD 27 of the Local Planning Document.

Notes to Applicant

Positive and Proactive Statement - The Borough Council has worked positively and proactively with the applicant in accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework. During the processing of the application there were no problems for which the Local Planning Authority had to seek a solution in relation to this application.