Minutes:
66.1 Item 7B
Application DC/22/01963 and DC/22/01964
Proposal Full Application with linked Listed Building Consent – Erection of extension to Public House and alterations as per schedule of works within Heritage Statement (following part demolition of existing outbuilding), including part change of use to form farm shop.
Site Location WORLINGWORTH – Swan Ins, swan Road, Worlingworth, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7HZ
Applicant Mr & Mrs T Royall
66.2 Councillor Humphreys MBE chaired the meeting for the duration of application numbers DC/22/01963 and DC/22/10964.
66.3 The Case Officer introduced the applications to the Committee outlining the proposals before Members including: the location of the site, the listed building status of the building, the existing block plan and proposed site plan, the proposed use of the buildings, the potential heritage harm, and the Officer recommendation of refusal as detailed in the report.
66.4 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: whether any comments had been received from the Economic Development team, the proposed design of the extension, the proposed vehicle and cycle parking at the site and whether the parking area would have permeable surfaces, whether any pre application advice was provided, the location of the entrances to the public house, and the outbuildings to be demolished and whether these were of historical importance.
66.5 The Acting Senior Heritage Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the listed status of the building, and the details of the parts of the buildings which are of special interest.
66.6 The Case Officer responded to further questions from Members on issues including: when permission was granted for the houses on the adjacent site and the heritage response to that application, whether there were any other public houses in the village, the location of those dwellings in relation to the village green, and whether there was any works planned to the back of the existing public house.
66.7 Members considered the representation from Andrew Nunn who spoke on behalf of Worlingworth Parish Council.
66.8 The Parish Council representative responded to question from Members on issues including: the response from local residents, and the location of the closest public house and shop.
66.9 Members considered the representation from Tom Royall who spoke as the Applicant.
66.10 The Applicant responded to question from Members on issues including: the type of products to be sold in the shop, and the proposed car parking plans.
66.11 Members considered the representation from Ward Member Councillor Matthew Hicks who spoke in support of the applications.
66.12 The Ward Member responded to questions from Members on issues including: the public transport provision in the area.
66.13 Councillor Eburne commented that contrary to a previous statement, there was a five year land supply at the time the dwellings adjacent to the site were built.
66.14 Members debated the applications on issues including: the assessment of the harm to heritage and whether this was outweighed by the public benefits of the application, the sustainability of the site, the potential employment opportunities and support to the local economy, and the viability of the existing business.
66.15 Councillor Passmore proposed that the application be approved, with conditions, for reasons including sustainability, employment opportunities, the benefits to the local economy, and the public benefits of the application.
66.16 Councillor Matthissen seconded the proposal.
66.17 Members accepted the Heritage Officer’s assessment of the potential harm to The Swan Inn as an heritage asset as being a low to medium level of substantial harm and noted their statutory duty as decision makers under section 66(1) of Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. However, they felt that the public benefits of the application which they judged to be substantial outweighed the potential harm.
66.18 Members debated the conditions to be applied to the application including: permeable car parking surface, bicycle parking provision, and details of the timber frames.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:
That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to GRANT planning permission and Listed Building Consent subject to conditions recommended by consultees and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer
And:
· Permeable surface
· Bicycle parking provision
· Timber frame details to be agreed
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