Internal alterations for soup kitchen at 75 Jameson Street, Kingston upon Hull

What was proposed

Listed building consent was sought for internal alterations linked to changing a vacant retail unit into a soup kitchen with community support services.

“Due to the sensitive nature of this application, the Head of Planning considers a Planning Committee decision is needed. RECOMMENDATION That Listed Building Consent be granted subject to the following conditions: - 1) Det 1D (Development to accord with approved plans) [001 Rev C, 002 Rev B] 2) Det 2B (Time limit – Full application) SITE The Site is a ground floor vacant retail unit, with internal security shutters which is part of the wider Grade II listed former White House…”

“PROPOSAL Listed Building Consent for:- Internal alterations in connection with proposed change of use to a soup kitchen, including provision of community support services, see indicative layout below. No external alterations proposed.”

Officer report

Related application

A separate application sought permission to change the vacant retail unit’s use to a soup kitchen.

“PLANNING HISTORY 26/00492/COU – Current - Change of use from vacant retail unit to a soup kitchen. Plus previous others, none relevant. REPRESENTATIONS Conservation The proposed site is within the Paragon Conservation area and is a Grade II listed Building - the White House Hotel, designated in 1992. The intricate detailing of the building façade adds to the character of the street and the Paragon Conservation Area.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

The proposed works were minor, internal and would not affect historic or architectural features or result in harm to the listed building.

“This is due to limited scope of the works and the existing format/features. The works would be internal and would not affect any aspects of the building’s historic or architectural value which contribute to the significance of the Grade II listed building as a designated heritage asset, in particular the Renaissance Revival style architectural detailing in…”

Officer report

Who spoke

A planning officer gave a short presentation about the application.

The committee vote

Councillor Randall moved approval, Councillor Baker seconded it, and the motion was carried.

“Moved by Councillor Randall and seconded by Councillor Baker:”

“That the above application be approved, subject to conditions, as detailed in the Planning Schedule.”

Minutes