Replacement dormer windows at 142 The Esplanade, Weymouth

“Description of site 4.1 No.142 Esplanade, Marina Court Hotel, is Grade II Listed, a group listing with No.123-138 known as Victoria Terrace. No.142 is a mid-terrace 3 storey property with a lower ground floor and attic space. The property fronts onto the Esplanade with views towards the beach and Weymouth Bay. To the rear of the property there are various extensions and parking spaces which can be accessed from Victoria Street.”

“No.142 forms part of a prominent group of buildings located within the Weymouth Town Centre Conservation Area. The significance of this terrace of properties is derived from their architectural, historic and group value and are considered to make a positive contribution to the Conservation Area.”

“Background and relevant planning history 88/00852/LBC - Decision: GRA - Decision Date: 23/11/1988”

“Extension to basement and ground floor and provision of en-suite shower rooms and bathrooms to guest bedrooms. 88/00851/FUL - Decision: GRA - Decision Date: 23/11/1988 Extension to basement and ground floor and provision of en-suite shower rooms and bathrooms to guest bedrooms. WP/14/00381/LBC - Decision: GRA - Decision Date: 25/10/2016 Re-roofing of existing flat roof to rear. WP/16/00534/LBC - Decision: GRA - Decision Date: 14/09/2016 Roof repairs (new battens and felt).”

“As stated within the submitted documentation, the proposal is required as the existing windows are in poor condition, ill-fitting and with significant wet rot deterioration present behind the current paint coating. The existing is a softwood timber casement-style dormer window arrangement with single glazing, glazing bars and painted white.”

“Conclusion 14.1 It is concluded that the proposal would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of this heritage asset and therefore would not result in harm to the significance of the Listed building. The proposal would not result in harm to the neighbouring Listed buildings nor the Weymouth Town Centre Conservation Area.”

“Consultations All consultee responses can be viewed in full on the website.”

“Consultees 1. Weymouth Town Council - The Council supports this application and raises no objection. Melcombe Regis Ward Member – No comment received.”

“Cllr Dickenson left the Council Chamber at 10:28.”

“In response to questions from members the Conservation and Design Officer confirmed that UPVC windows wouldn’t generally be supported for Listed Buildings and that in this case the applicant had applied for a softwood replacement window with double glazing, which was considered acceptable.”

“It was proposed by Cllr Wheller and seconded by Cllr O’Leary that the application be granted.”

“Decision: That the application be granted subject to the conditions set out in the appendix to these minutes.”

“The work to which this listed building consent relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which the consent is granted.”

“All new and replacement windows shall have a white finish colour to the external paintwork.”