Agenda item

5a. 22/01806/LBCStructural works to support existing structures, refurbishment of the main building and outbuilding, removal of glazed link, external repairs, insertion of new window to rear elevation.

The Valiant Trooper, Trooper Road, Aldbury, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5RW

Andrew Parrish introduced the report to Members and said that the Ward Councillor had referred the application to the Committee due to the contrary views of the Aldbury Parish Council and due to a call-in request. An amended Floor Plan was presented, correcting the position of the new door and window on the northern elevation to match that shown on the Elevation.

Cllr McDowell declared that he had previously expressed an opinion on this application however came to the meeting with an open mind as was able to participate in the discussion and vote.

It was proposed by Councillor Beauchamp and seconded by Councillor Wyatt-Lowe to move officer’s recommendation to GRANT the application.

The chair agreed delegated authority in respect of the plans numbers pertaining to the amended floor plans presented to Members. This was to resolve discrepancies between the elevations and the floorplans. 

Vote:

For:      8          Against:           1          Abstained: 3

Resolved: That listed building consent be GRANTED.

Planning Conditions and Informatives

1.         The works hereby permitted shall begin before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent.

            Reason:  To comply with Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 (4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 2.        2. The works hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans/documents:

Location Plan

3797-02

3797-03

3797-04

7270-25B

7270-26A

7270-13

7270-14

7270-15

Schedule of Works – Final 2022 (Battram Associates)

Appendix A – Valiant Trooper Sections

Appendix B – External Work Items

Paint Cleaning Method Statement (VT/BMP/001)

Supported by the following documents:

·         Design & Access Statement

·         Historic Fabric Record (Battram Associates)

·         Structural Report for Outbuilding (RJT/3797 30 Sept 2021)

·         Geocell Installation Guidelines

·         Applicant Statement

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

            Reason:  For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 3.        All new internal and external materials and finishes shall be in accordance with the approved plans.

            Reason:  To ensure that the character or appearance of the designated heritage asset is preserved or enhanced as required per Section 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Policy CS27 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013) and Section 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021).

 4.        Following opening up works in any area, works should stop and the Conservation Officer contacted to agree any repairs necessary prior to continuing the works. All works should be photographically recorded as a record in accordance with Condition 5.

            Reason:  To ensure that the character or appearance of the designated heritage asset is preserved or enhanced as required per Section 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Policy CS27 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013) and Section 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021).

 5.        Within six months of the completion of the works hereby consented a Level 2 Historic Building Recording shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

            For the purposes of this condition: The Level 2 Historic Building Recording shall include photographs and recording of all the materials and historic fabric exposed during the course of the works together with a written account of the findings.

            Reason: To ensure that reasonable endeavours are made and to record archaeological and historic evidence in accordance with Saved Policies 118 and 119 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan (2004), Policy CS27 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013) and Paragraph 189 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2019).