Repair four oak canopy posts at Land Off Of Elm Avenue, Witham on the Hill

“S25/2462 Proposal: Repair 4 Oak supporting posts to the roof canopy after stripping off existing Collyweston roof slates. The slates are to be cleaned and reinstated once the works to the timber structure have been completed.”

“This application is seeking Listed Building Consent for the repair of the 4No oak posts of canopy by splice repair, and the removal of the Collyweston roof slates, cleaning of the tiles and re-tiling. The current canopy structure is tilting, as such the entire structure will be assessed and straightened where possible. These works are necessary due to the substantial deterioration of the lower section of the timber posts, as well as deterioration of the roof structure.”

“The application site comprises a Grade II Listed Building (NHLE 1261196), comprising the 17 th century stocks and 20 th century canopy. The site is located within the Witham on the Hill Conservation Area.”

“Taking the above into account, it is considered that the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the listed building in accordance with the Act, the NPPF Section 16, and Policies DE1 and EN6 of South Kesteven's Local Plan. There would be a minor loss of 20 th century fabric, which would not result in any harm to the significance of the listed building.”

“Witham on The Hill Parish Council 4.2.1 The Council has no objections to this application. They have asked me to say that they fully support this application as the work is necessary.”

“During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on the following:”

“The lifespan of the repairs was queried. The Planning Officer confirmed that this couldn’t be explicitly determined but general maintenance would be required to extend the lifespan of the repairs. • A member queried what finish the replacement timbers would have given the character of the existing timbers. The Conservation Officer advised that the timbers would not be treated but would be expected to age naturally and quite quickly gain a weathered finish.”

“It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director for Planning & Growth to GRANT listed building consent subject to conditions:”

“The works hereby consented shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent.”

“Before the commencement of any of the joinery works hereby consented, full details of all proposed joinery works for the splice repair and any additional joinery required, including 1:20 sample elevations and 1:2 joinery profiles, shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the development must be carried out in accordance with the approved details.”