Listed building works at 6 Castle Street, Bridgwater

What was proposed

The application sought listed building works associated with changing offices into a 13-person house in multiple occupation, with associated alterations.

“The Planning Officer introduced the application with the aid of a presentation. The Officer explained that the application was to consider listed building works associated with the Change of Use from offices into 13 person house in multiple occupation (HMO) with associated alterations.”

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Who spoke

The planning agent addressed the councillors.

What councillors discussed

Councillors discussed the timing of the applicant’s representative’s speaking, conservation discussions, alternative uses and the absence of a heritage objection.

“Councillors were invited to discuss the application, and the following points were raised:”

“Councillors expressed concern that the applicant's representative had effectively been speaking after the committee had already resolved to refuse the related planning application. He felt this placed the speaker at a disadvantage because members had not heard details of the work undertaken with conservation officers before determining the principal application.”

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The committee vote

A proposal to grant listed building consent was made and seconded, with eight votes for, none against and three abstentions.

“After deliberations Councillor Filmer proposed to grant listed building consent. This was seconded by Councillor Ham.”

“Having been duly proposed and seconded the Planning Committee resolved that the Planning Committee resolved that listed building consent be given in line with the officer recommendation. With the replacement of the word “development” with the word “works” in respect to conditions 1, 2 and 3.”

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