Issue - meetings

The Head of Planning and Environment Services reported that the application had been brought before the Committee for consideration at the request of Councillor Mrs. R. L. Dent.

Consideration was then given to the application which had been recommended for approval by the Head of Planning and Environment Services.

However, Members considered that some aspects of the proposal, namely the pavement barriers and retractable awning, would be detrimental to the visual amenities of the locality and the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.  Members felt that this part of the proposal would also have a significant and detrimental impact on the special historic and architectural significance of the Listed Building.

RESOLVED:

(a)       that advertisement consent be granted for the two sets of letters and two poster cases subject to the following conditions, and the notes set out on pages 56 and 57 of the report:

1.         The underside of any projection or sign hereby approved shall be positioned not less than 2.4 metres above the level of the adjoining footway / verge; and

2.         No light source shall be visible from outside the extremities of the application site or produce more than 2 Lux horizontal or vertical illuminance at any adjacent property boundary.  (Note: 1 Lux if property is residential and has windows at boundary).

(b)       that advertisement consent be refused for the pavement barriers and retractable awning for the following reason:

1.         The pavement barriers and retractable awning are considered to be detrimental to the visual amenities of the locality and the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, contrary to policy S27b and criteria (a) of policy S35a of the Bromsgrove District Local Plan.  This proposal would have a significant and detrimental impact on the special historic and architectural significance of the Listed Building, contrary to policy S39 of the Bromsgrove District Local Plan, policies CTC.19 and CTC.20 of the Worcestershire County Structure Plan, the guidance contained in SPG2 and the provisions of PPG15 and PPG19.