Three holiday lets at Bank House Guest House, Market Place, Hartington

“LISTED BUILDING CONSENT – CHANGE OF USE FROM A GUEST HOUSE (USE CLASS C1), ADJOINING RESIDENTIAL FLAT AND ADJOINING GUEST ANNEXE TO 3 NO. HOLIDAY LETS (USE CLASS C3), AND DEMOLITION OF GARAGE AND FOR ASSOCIATED INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS (NP/DDD/1225/1309) PM”

“An electric vehicle (EV) charger is proposed to be installed on the western side elevation of the listed building. Other external alterations proposed comprise an air vent grill on the eastern side gable of the building, and a free standing lock box to the front of the property. It is also proposed to repaint the windows and doors in Cream (RAL 9001).”

“Bank House is a Grade II listed building located in the centre of the village of Hartington.”

“The nearest neighbouring property is Clematis Cottage, a residential dwelling, attached to the east of Bank House. The surrounding area comprising the village centre of Hartington is characterised by a mix of residential, commercial and community uses.”

“Whilst the proposal would result in some harm to the character and significance of the heritage asset, this is considered to be outweighed by the public benefit of ensuring that the listed building remains in active use.”

“The proposal is considered to be in accordance with the policies of the development plan and the NPPF and is recommended for approval subject to conditions.”

“The impact upon the character and signifance of the listed building and conservation area…”

“PDNPA Conservation Officer: No objection subject to conditions.”

“- Lack of parking provision for the additional cars that are going to require parking spaces if all three holiday lets are occupied. - Amenity impacts in terms of noise and disturbance from unsupervised guests (compared with guest house where there is an on site staff presence) and from general comings and goings from the property including arrivals / departures, parking of cars etc. - Appropriateness of a listed building being subdivided…”

“The second objection letter has been received from the trustees of Hartington Village Hall. This relates to concern regarding the use of the vehicular access from Hyde Lane to the rear of the site. This element of the proposal has now been removed from the scheme following receipt of amended plans.”

“This item and the planning application for the same property, (Item 13 on the agenda) were discussed at the same time however the decisions were taken separately. Please see minute number 49/26 for details of the application and discussion.”

“A motion to approve the application, subject to the following conditions, was moved and seconded, put to the vote and carried.”

“The application is APPROVED subject to the following conditions:”

“Submission of details of precise fixing method for fixing base timber into stair stringer 5. Submission of section drawing showing how the external air vent grill would be installed and affixed within the stonework 6. Submission of precise details including means of attachment for proposed internal and external lighting to be affixed to the listed building.”