Replacement windows and garden gate at 31 Shore Street, Cellardyke, Anstruther

“Listed building consent is sought for the installation of replacement windows and the reinstatement of gate opening to rear boundary garden wall.”

“The application site relates to a three-storey traditional dwellinghouse which is situated in the Anstruther and Cellardyke settlement boundary, as defined by the Adopted FIFEplan Local Development Plan. The property is an early 19th century Category C Listed Building situated within the Cellardyke Conservation Area.”

“21/00962/FULL - Single storey extension and installation of rooflights and air source heat pump to rear of dwellinghouse - permitted with conditions - 15.06.2021. • 21/00963/LBC - Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations including single storey extension and installation of rooflights to rear of dwellinghouse - permitted no conditions - 15.06.2021. • 08/00703/EFULL - Extension to rear of dwellinghouse - permitted with conditions - 16.04.2008.”

“08/00704/ELBC - Alterations and change to exterior of listed building - permitted with conditions - 17.04.2008.”

“The applicant proposes to replace 13 windows to the front of the dwellinghouse. The submitted application states that the existing windows are in poor condition with some missing panes, the proposed replacement windows are, therefore, required in order to preserve the listed building. The existing windows comprise of white painted timber, single glazed, sash and case windows (mixture of 6-over-6 and 2-over-2 style), with through astragals and one small casement window.”

“Representations received raised concerns regarding the internal steps associated with the proposed reinstatement of a gate opening to the rear garden boundary wall. The proposal would also include the installation of steps and handrail inside the property’s private garden ground that would access the proposed gate, this would not be visible from the public realm and would be used for private use, and therefore, would be considered to be acceptable.”

“26/00962/LBC - 31 SHORE STREET, CELLARDYKE, ANSTRUTHER The committee considered a report by the Head of Planning, Climate and Sustainability Service relating to an application for listed building consent for installation of replacement windows and reinstatement of gate opening to rear garden wall. Decision The committee approved the application without condition.”