Internal wall insulation at Asthall Manor, Asthall, Burford

What was proposed

The application sought listed building consent for internal alterations, including internal wall insulation to improve thermal performance.

“Application Details: Internal alterations to include installation of internal wall insulation to improve thermal performance…”

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The site

Asthall Manor is a Grade II* property west of Asthall, within the Asthall Conservation Area and Cotswolds National Landscape.

“The application seeks Listed Building Consent for internal alterations, to include installation of internal wall insulation to improve thermal performance at Asthall Manor, Burford. The application site relates to Asthall Manor a Grade II* property:”

“The property is located to the west of the hamlet of Asthall, within the Asthall Conservation Area and Cotswold National Landscape.”

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Why committee considered it

The application was presented to committee because it was made on behalf of an elected council member.

“The application is made on behalf of Cllr Pearson, this why it is being presented at Committee.”

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Effect on the building

The proposed insulation would maintain the heritage asset’s appearance, and revised plans identified each internal wall to be treated.

“With regard to the impact on the listed building Conservation comments considered to be in keeping with the host building. The proposed development would maintain the appearance of the heritage asset given the nature of what is proposed and its location.”

“The Conservation officer has raised no objection though requested that the floor plans should detail each wall that will be treated. The agent has submitted a revised floor plan detailing the internal walls that are proposed to be treated and the recommended conditions will be placed on any permission granted.”

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Consultation responses

The conservation officer supported the measures; the parish council and Historic England made no comment, and no third-party comments were received.

“Conservation And Design Officer In summary, these measures have been very well considered, and whilst relatively recent technology is proposed, the system is vapour- open, and should not create any issues with interstitial condensation, etc - whilst giving a very significant reduction in heat loss. We also note that the system is relatively thin, and should make no major impact upon internal joinery, skirtings, architrave, etc.”

“Historic England Does not wish to make comment.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The principal planner presented the application, and the chair invited questions and comments from members.

Members’ discussion

Members asked whether officers would have determined the application under delegated authority if the applicant had not been an elected member.

“26/00638/LBC Asthall Manor James Nelson, Principal Planner, presented the application for internal alterations to include the installation of internal wall insulation to improve thermal performance. The application was before the sub-committee due to the applicant being an elected member of West Oxfordshire District Council. The application was for Listed Building Consent. The manor building dates from the early 17 th century.”

Minutes

The vote

The committee voted 10 in favour, none against and no abstentions.

“Voting Record: For 10 Against 0 Abstention 0 The Development Management Sub-Committee Resolved to: 1. Approve the application in line with officer recommendations. 14”

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Conditions attached

The report required the works to start within three years and protected original features and adjoining fabric through specified controls.

“1 The works must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this consent.”

“3 All new works and works of making good shall be carried out in materials, and detailed, to match the adjoining original fabric except where shown otherwise on the approved drawings.”

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