Rear gate and wall opening at 7 Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate

“This is an application for Listed building consent for the formation of a new opening together with concrete foundation and installation of gate and pier to rear brick boundary wall.”

“L/TH/21/1074 - Granted 22 October 2021 Application for listed building consent for the replacement of the existing interlocking tiles with natural slate coverings together with the replacement of the second floor front dormer window unit together with associated repairs and recovering of the flat roof.”

“The boundary wall backs onto an alleyway, and is not visible in long public views. Whilst the boundary wall closer to Clarendon Gardens is flint, the wall changes to brick as it extends north, and consists of brick to the rear of the application site. The applicant's justification for the proposed works is to help facilitate access to the rear garden area and support the proposed refurbishment works. The proposed works are minor in scale and have been sensitively designed so as to reuse historic fabric and limit the impact to the significance of the property as a Grade II Listed building.”

“In conclusion, the proposed installation of the gate and the newly formed opening will be partially visible in the conservation area however, the opening will be to one side of an existing brick pier and the works are not considered to harm the significance of this designated heritage asset and the surrounding area.”

“Neighbouring occupiers have been notified and a site notice posted. One representation has been received in support of the application commenting that in particular they approve the use of bricks cut from the wall being repurposed as the gate piers.”

“TDC Conservation Officer: Following a review of the proposed works, I raise no objection.”

“Councillor Rattigan proposed, Councillor Rusiecki seconded that the officer recommendation for APPROVAL be agreed subject to the following conditions:”

“When put to the vote the motion was AGREED.”

“1 The works hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. GROUND; In pursuance of Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).”