Market roof repairs at Bideford Pannier Market, Bideford

“Proposal: Replacement roof, repairs and associated works Recommendation: GRANT”

“Site Description The Pannier Market is sited at the top of Bridge Street within the development boundary of the Town of Bideford. It contains a main market hall and a covered street of shops known as Butchers Row. The building is constructed of stone, brick and slate, it is grade II listed and is within the conversation area of Bideford.”

“Proposal This application was submitted alongside a full planning application for the same proposal. The proposal is for works and repairs to the building to improve the condition of the building and resolve existing issues such as water ingress.”

“The proposal is for repair, maintenance and improvement works to the existing building to improve the condition of the building and resolve existing issues such as water ingress.”

“The Conservation Officer was consulted on this application and stated ‘the assessment of harm in the loss of the original cast iron gutters and downpipes where upsizing is needed and the re- roofing works is fair. The proposal will result in less than substantial harm to the significance of the building, but these changes are much need to keep the building in a weatherproof condition to the benefit of the retail operators and visitors to the building.”

“The Design and Access statement (including a heritage statement) is excellent in setting out the issues and solutions. The assessment of harm in the loss of the original cast iron gutters and downpipes where upsizing is needed and the re- roofing works is fair.”

“There are no objections to the proposals, and the works are considered to fall within the guidance as set out in paragraph 215 of the NPPF where the small amount of harm to the historic fabric is more than offset by the investment in the future operation of the building for the benefit of the town.”

“Number of neighbours consulted: Number of letters of support: Number of representations received: Number of neutral representations: Number of objection letters: 0”

“The Apprentice Planning Officer presented the report and informed members of the material planning considerations.”

“Councillor Smith seconded the motion and requested that the same informative regarding solar energy be included in this application. Councillor Bushby agreed to this addition.”

“That the application is approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report, with the addition of an informative regarding solar provision.”